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Biblical: meaning, definitions and examples

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biblical

 

[ ˈbɪblɪkəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

religion

Relating to the Bible or the teachings of the Bible.

Synonyms

Scriptural, religious, sacred

Examples of usage

  • The painting depicts a biblical scene.
  • She has a deep knowledge of biblical stories.
  • The film explores biblical themes of redemption and forgiveness.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

A passage from the Bible.

Synonyms

passage, scripture, verse

Examples of usage

  • He read a biblical aloud during the church service.
  • The sermon was based on a biblical about forgiveness.

Translations

Translations of the word "biblical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bíblico

🇮🇳 बाइबिल

🇩🇪 biblisch

🇮🇩 alkitabiah

🇺🇦 біблійний

🇵🇱 biblijny

🇯🇵 聖書の

🇫🇷 biblique

🇪🇸 bíblico

🇹🇷 kutsal kitapla ilgili

🇰🇷 성경의

🇸🇦 كتاب مقدس

🇨🇿 biblický

🇸🇰 biblický

🇨🇳 圣经的

🇸🇮 biblijski

🇮🇸 biblískur

🇰🇿 библияға қатысты

🇬🇪 ბიბლიური

🇦🇿 biblik

🇲🇽 bíblico

Etymology

The word 'biblical' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'biblicus' which means 'pertaining to the Bible'. The Bible is a sacred text in Christianity, consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament. The term 'biblical' is commonly used to describe things or concepts that are related to the Bible or its teachings.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,020 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.