biblical

[bib-li-kuhl] / ˈbɪb lɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

relating to the Bible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

doctrinal ecclesiastical scriptural theological

STRONG

apostolic divine godly holy religious sacred

WEAK

classical prophetic

Example Sentences

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I asked Jack and Finn, my sporty 15- and 17-year-old sons, what they thought of the biblical figure towering over them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Leo used two biblical images to describe the choice humanity faces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

For example, their 2013 “Tailored Mosaic” line, inspired by the golden mosaics in the Cathedral of Monreale in Sicily, featured garments adorned with angels, saints and Mary, as well as biblical figures.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The veteran casting director was working with auteur Alejandro Monteverde on his upcoming biblical epic, “Zero A.D.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

After all, the whole story is rather biblical, isn’t it?

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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Reading: Literature - High School

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