the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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But the former activist also encouraged his friend to stay positive, citing a verse from the Bible. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 But a record shows Fishers of Men received a $30,120 grant from the city's Food Justice Fund on behalf of the Oasis Project — a farm-to-table program under the Bible Center Church in Homewood. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 The Baldwins are Christian and raise their cows in line with their understanding that, according to the Bible, cows are meant to live on pasture and eat grass. — Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 That is why the Bible’s instructions for building an altar speak so clearly to our American moment. — Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Bible

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