biblical

adjective

bib·​li·​cal ˈbi-bli-kəl How to pronounce biblical (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or being in accord with the Bible (see bible sense 1)
a biblical passage
biblical references
2
: suggestive of the Bible or Bible times
his biblical beard
biblically adverb

Examples of biblical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Both he and Vallow were involved in a group that promotes preparedness for the biblical end of times. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 2 June 2024 By The New York Times Both communities draw their names from where, tradition holds, the biblical prophet Amos was born. Ben Hubbard Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 1 June 2024 Brock Allen is looking for a variety of background actors who will feature in production planned for Midlothian in June and July on the biblical drama’s fifth season. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024 The biblical nature of things is also reinforced by Craig's voiceover in the title announcement video. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for biblical 

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Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin biblicus, from biblia

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of biblical was in 1652

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Cite this Entry

“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biblical. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

biblical

adjective
bib·​li·​cal ˈbib-li-kəl How to pronounce biblical (audio)
: relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
biblically adverb
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