the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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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 After a years-long effort to extract just a fraction of DNA, the Bible hairs turned out not to be Jefferson’s. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 There follows one of the most remarkable scenes in the Bible. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 The only significant surviving text in any of these early Germanic languages is the translation of parts of the Bible into Gothic. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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