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Bible

Verb / ˈbaɪbʌl / Another word for bible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a book containing the sacred scriptures of Christianity

Synonyms & similar words

book word bible holyscripture holywrit christianbible scripture wordofgod goodbook Scripture Gospel Testament Scriptures Word Gospels

Synonyms by register

Formal

scripture sacred text holy writ canonical text

Informal

rulebook guide manual handbook

Literary

codex tome volume

Antonyms

secular text guidebook novel fiction pamphlet manual

Common collocations

  • holy bible
  • king james bible
  • new testament bible
  • old testament bible
  • read the bible
  • study the bible
  • bible study
  • bible verse

Word family

noun biblical

Usage note

While 'bible' can refer to any authoritative book or guide, its primary meaning is the Christian holy book. Using it informally for other texts can sometimes be perceived as irreverent.

Example sentences

  1. My mom reads the Bible every morning.
  2. The Bible is an important book for Christians.
  3. We learned about the Bible in Sunday school.
  4. I gave my friend a Bible for her birthday.
  5. The Bible has many stories about Jesus.

Quotes

  • The Bible is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God. - A.W. Tozer
  • The Bible is the greatest of all books; to study it is the noblest of all pursuits; to understand it the highest of all goals. - Charles C. Ryrie
  • The Bible is worth all other books which have ever been printed. - Patrick Henry

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