the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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The Babylonians are recorded in the Bible as forcing the Jews to stop their worship. Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026 Maybe only 22 percent of Americans would readily accept Homelander as their one true God, but his vision might also appeal to those Christians whose fanatic prejudices outweigh any specific loyalty to the Bible and its lessons in compassion. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 Each speaker is taking a turn in the ongoing reading of the 66 books of the Bible as recognized by Protestants. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Trump reads the Bible on television? Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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