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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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 site is considered holy to Christians – who revere it as the site of Jesus's last Supper – and to Jews who see it as the tomb of the biblical King David.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

SINGAPORE—In a scene from Amazon’s biblical series “House of David,” human actors portray fallen angels and mortal women.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

But why did this lead Holmes to assume that Indians must have migrated to the Americas in the recent past, a view springing from biblical chronology?

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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