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Definition of nonbiblical

nonbiblical

/ˌnɑːnˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:nonbiblically
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Adjective:nonbiblical
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nonbiblical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not contained in, relating to, or derived from the Bible.

Example

"Historians often rely on nonbiblical sources, such as Roman administrative records, to verify events from antiquity."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'nonbiblical' neutrally refers to things simply not found in the Bible (like secular history or other texts), 'unbiblical' carries a negative theological connotation meaning actively contrary to biblical teachings.

• Rhymes for nonbiblical

• Nearby Words

nonbelief
nonbeliever
nonbelligerence
nonbiblical
nonbinary
nonbinding
nonbiodegradable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'non-' (not) with 'biblical', which derives from Late Latin 'biblicus' and Greek 'biblion' (book).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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