the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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There are a lot of verses in the Bible’s Book of Leviticus, but a single passage in particular seems to get trotted out time immemorial. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026 The inspirational words this year come from musicians and writers, from athletes and public figures, from the Bible and the words of the saints. Deb Mazzocco, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026 Activists of all kinds, from Frederick Douglass to Jerry Falwell, have wielded the Bible and sought political power. Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 King Arthur, the Bible – that’s magical realism, too. Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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