the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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As a chaplain read from the Bible, Pavatt appeared to mouth some words, but they could not be heard. — Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026 In the Bible, Samson falls in love with Delilah, who the Philistines bribed with silver to ascertain the source of Samson’s superhuman strength. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026 Harrison was raised by a Jewish mother and grandparents, but grew up in a Protestant household during adolescence in the Bible belt of Dallas, Texas. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026 Around the same time, a loose network of men had been quietly meeting to pray and discuss the Bible. — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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