the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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Soon prayers would begin, followed by a familiar order: readings from the Bible, the homily by Chiclayo’s new bishop, communion. Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 12 May 2025 Fox will turn to the Bible for one of its drama series in the 2025-26 season. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 Some slaves were severely punished for practicing their beliefs, while slaveowners would often refer to passages from the Bible in their justification of slavery. Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 5 May 2025 Reading from the Bible may not be strictly on topic. Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025 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 19 May. 2025.

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