the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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There was no sequel to the Bible, was there? — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 Psalm 91 is one of the Bible texts that foster my trust in God’s protecting power. — André Kisonga, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 Talarico has attempted to walk back some of his past comments while campaigning across the Bible Belt state. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 One such interest was the Bible, specifically the Gospels, and whether Jesus was divine. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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