the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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The song is what Celentano thought American English sounded like and was inspired by the Tower of Babel story from the Bible. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026 References to patriotism are pared down, though not completely removed, and students wouldn’t be taught how the Bible and Judeo-Christian ideals influenced America’s founders. Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026 As usual, the list of evils leads off with a medical procedure that is never directly condemned in the Bible — and is arguably even sanctioned in Jewish texts when a pregnancy threatens a woman’s health. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026 Passages from the Bible are included alongside other works. Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 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 Feb. 2026.

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