Bible

usgb/ˈbaɪbl/
noun

The holy book of the Christian religion.

She read a passage from the Bible during the Sunday service.
Visual representation of "bible" - The holy book of the Christian religion.

Often appears as...

  • the holy bible
  • bible study
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Religious Text

The term 'bible' refers to a sacred text in Christianity, central to its teachings.

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I have a family heirloom that is a 200-year-old Bible.
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Capitalization

When referring to the Christian text, 'Bible' is capitalized as it's a proper noun.

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The Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.
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Respectful Context

Use 'Bible' respectfully, as it is a holy book for many people.

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The priest quoted the Bible during his sermon.
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