biblical

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He also argued that human beings were meant to live to 120 years, citing biblical scripture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Leo used two biblical images to describe the choice humanity faces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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

I was in my room after lunch, reading James chapter five because I would talk about the biblical roots of the anointing of the sick during family time, when I heard the sounds.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie