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biblical

[bib-li-kuhl] / ˈbɪb lɪ kəl /


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"Together we will bring hundreds of thousands of Jews to our northern Samaria," he said using the area's biblical name.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Life Surge says its teachings instead focus on biblical stewardship and using financial success to make a greater impact through Christian ministry.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

They cite a biblical passage from the Book of Numbers commanding Jews to conquer and inhabit the ancient lands of Israel, including some 2,100 square miles that make up the West Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Adds Miyashita: "These puzzles beckon our curiosity. After all, spiral forms in nature have inspired human creations ranging from rotini pasta, to a barber's pole or even portrayals of the biblical 'Tower of Babel'."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

It’s also customary to drop the final s when forming the possessives of ancient classical or biblical names that already end in s: Whose biceps were bigger, Hercules’ or Achilles’?

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner



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