the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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There follows one of the most remarkable scenes in the Bible. Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 Lucas says her words reflect her interpretation of the Bible and are constitutionally protected. Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The social order that Mencken described as the Bible Belt, then, expressed the culture of elite and middle-class white people, the ones with the political power to enforce it. John Hayes, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 As written in the Bible, the Tenth Commandment is a stern prohibition. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Bible

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“The Bible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Bible. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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