Bible: meaning, definitions and examples

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bible

 

[ หˆbaษช.bษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious text

The Bible is a collection of sacred scriptures in Christianity and Judaism, containing the Old and New Testaments. It is considered by believers to be the inspired word of God, used for teaching, guidance, and spiritual insight. The Old Testament includes texts sacred to Judaism, while the New Testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian Church. Different Christian denominations may have variations in the books included in their versions of the Bible.

Synonyms

gospel, holy book, scripture

Examples of usage

  • She reads the Bible every morning.
  • The Bible teaches love and compassion.
  • In church, we often study the Bible together.

Translations

Translations of the word "bible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bรญblia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‡เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bibel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Alkitab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะฑะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Biblia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่–ๆ›ธ (ใ›ใ„ใ—ใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Bible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Biblia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฐncil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ๊ฒฝ (์„ฑ๊ฒฝ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒุชุงุจ ุงู„ู…ู‚ุฏุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Bible

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Biblia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฃ็ป (shรจngjฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Biblija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Biblรญan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ˜ะนะณั–ะปั– ะบั–ั‚ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Bibliya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Biblia

Etymology

The term 'Bible' comes from the Greek word 'biblia', which means 'books'. This nomenclature reflects the Bible's status as a compilation of various writings. The origins of the text are rooted in ancient Hebrew scriptures, and the earliest texts date back over a thousand years before the common era. The New Testament was written in the first century CE, contributing to the establishment of Christianity as a distinct religion. Over the centuries, the Bible has undergone various translations and interpretations, influencing cultures, laws, and philosophies around the world. The invention of the printing press in the 15th century significantly enhanced the distribution of the Bible, leading to greater literacy and access to its teachings. Today, the Bible is one of the most widely read and translated books in history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,305, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.