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bible

/ˈbaɪ.bəl/
bi · ble
Adverb:biblically
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Plural:bibles
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Adjective:biblical
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bible Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The sacred scriptures of Christians, comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament, or the sacred scriptures of Judaism (often capitalized).

Example

"The family kept a centuries-old leather-bound Bible on the parlor table."

2

Any book or reference work regarded as authoritative, indispensable, or definitive within a particular field or activity.

Example

"That comprehensive manual has long been considered the gardener's bible."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French bible, from Ecclesiastical Latin biblia, originally a neuter plural in Koine Greek (ta biblia, 'the books'), derived from Byblos, the ancient Phoenician port city noted for exporting papyrus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bible
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