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relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.
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Recent Examples of biblical
Molinar said the curriculum included biblical references in 18 of its 726 lessons.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Though some people have been quick to buy into the claims, other religious leaders are urging caution or insisting the rapture is not going to happen based on biblical interpretations.
—C. A. Bridges, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The Millerites, as Miller’s followers came to be called, were inevitably dismayed when the window came and went without biblical incident, a collective reaction known as the Great Disappointment.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The Vikings actor also starred in John Wick prequel series The Continental and recently joined the cast of Fox’s upcoming biblical series The Faithful.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Though some people have been quick to buy into the claims, other religious leaders are urging caution or insisting the rapture is not going to happen based on biblical interpretations.
—C. A. Bridges, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The Millerites, as Miller’s followers came to be called, were inevitably dismayed when the window came and went without biblical incident, a collective reaction known as the Great Disappointment.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The Vikings actor also starred in John Wick prequel series The Continental and recently joined the cast of Fox’s upcoming biblical series The Faithful.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
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This assertion, though not grounded in any definitive scriptural timeline, resonated widely, particularly among evangelical TikTok users.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The report also examines platforms that go beyond simple scriptural guidance.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The tenth and final day of the High Holidays, Yom Kippur is the holiest Jewish holiday of the year.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Manchester police were calling on people to stay inside and avoid the area, but that message was not reaching the community deep in prayer on this holiest of days.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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During his tenure, Nelson introduced a series of organizational and liturgical changes intended to emphasize the centrality of Jesus Christ in church practice and to streamline local worship.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The work, which King has described as a meditation on love, resilience and inner-strength, is set to Black spirituals and Jewish liturgical music, features vocals by the great singer Lisa Fischer and a score by piano great Jason Moran, artists with whom the collab-happy King has worked before.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The process refers to soldiers who won’t fight on the basis of moral or religious grounds.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Some religious schools offer discounts to families who are part of the church connected with the school.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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To share that sacred experience with your mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother?—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Millions of people around the world today are observing Yom Kippur, the most sacred holiday in the Jewish faith.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last month, the Pirates invited Markwood to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during a game against the Athletics.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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