biblical

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The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.

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

Under Hopkins, Amazon partnered with Wonder Project, an independent studio that produces religious content, and released its “House of David” series about the biblical figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The infamous Ezekiel 25:17 speech from “Pulp Fiction” is almost entirely a screenwriter’s creation; only the final refrain is loosely inspired by the actual biblical verse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

After all, the whole story is rather biblical, isn’t it?

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith