the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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One vital part of opening our heart to such insights into God’s nature and our wholly spiritual expression of Him is engaging with the Bible and the textbook of Christian Science, Science and Health. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 There’s another comparison between Homer and the Bible that demonstrates parallels between Jesus and Odysseus while asserting Jesus’ superiority,MacDonald says. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 The origins of the potluck One of the first references to large communal meals where every attendee contributed is in the Bible. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 In the Bible, the Israelites under Moses conquered the Bashan from the mythical King Og and it was then handed to some of the Israelite tribes. — Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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