the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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Envy drove Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, to kill Abel—the Bible’s first murder. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026 According to her online obituary, the Tipp City High School and Lee University graduate also volunteered at her church, Christian Life Center, and was part of a program that teaches the Bible to public school students. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 But where Hwan’s Christianity is a willful, grotesque misreading of the Bible, Latif actively wrestles with his moral shortcomings. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 There are insights to be gained daily by studying and seeking guidance for our lives in the Bible, particularly the life of Jesus, whose demonstration of God’s healing power and victory over death are an endless source of inspiration and guidance. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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