the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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After reading the Bible passages aloud, the groups broke into a second set of questions, this time directly incorporating their faith. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Student walking across a grass field in front of the Bible building at Abilene Christian University. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Cota said Mercy Culture has candidates of choice based on how their morals align with the Bible but did not name them. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Demario Davis makes his living as an NFL linebacker for the New York Jets but lives his life by the Bible that has turned him at times into something of an amateur preacher. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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