the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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Presidents have long turned to scripture as a rhetorical tool, invoking the Bible to frame moments of national crisis or purpose. Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 May 2026 But according to the Bible, Jesus remained on Earth for 40 days after his resurrection, and Gibson says there is an additional story to be told about the three days between his crucifixion and return. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026 Religion comes up a lot in the special, the Bible specifically. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026 Wilson’s father was a Presbyterian minister, and Wilson read the Bible daily. Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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