the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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The origins of the potluck One of the first references to large communal meals where every attendee contributed is in the Bible. Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 In the Bible, the Israelites under Moses conquered the Bashan from the mythical King Og and it was then handed to some of the Israelite tribes. Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Animated in part by the wisdom of the Bible, this modern Odyssey can’t help but see how the deceptions of war degrade a person and a culture. Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 Chris Dowling’s film is earnest in its attempt to extract specifically Christian life lessons from a familiar tale of manchildren forced into growing up, and goes pretty light on the Bible-bashing relative to others in its cinematic church. Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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