the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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Sabbatarianism is the doctrine of the Sabbath—the day of the week when, according to the Bible, humankind is commanded to rest, meaning, mostly, not to work. Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025 Fifty-seven million copies were sold, a number believed to be second only, in this country, to sales of the Bible. Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 Being a progressive atheist in the heart of the Bible Belt can be exhausting. Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 In the way that Harrison looks to the Bible for models of relationships and drama, Cappa’s Haha, You Clowns looks to schmaltzy sitcoms and after school specials. James Folta, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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