biblical

adjective

bib·​li·​cal ˈbi-bli-kəl How to pronounce biblical (audio)
Synonyms of biblicalnext
1
: of, relating to, or being in accord with the Bible (see bible sense 1)
a biblical passage
biblical references
2
: suggestive of the Bible or Bible times
his biblical beard
biblically
ˈbi-bli-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce biblical (audio)
adverb

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Harp and her brother were home-schooled in San Diego by their mother, who used educational materials written from a biblical worldview. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Ibrahimovic’s warning referred to Samson, the biblical figure who lost his strength when Delilah cut his hair. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Falwell championed a vision of America rooted in obedience to biblical authority and conformity with traditional values, placing him in tension with Enlightenment principles like individual rights, rational inquiry, and free thought. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 Christians may study biblical themes through podcasts, online discussion groups or religious influencers. — Laura Yares, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biblical

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin biblicus, from biblia

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of biblical was in 1632

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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biblical. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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biblical

adjective
bib·​li·​cal ˈbib-li-kəl How to pronounce biblical (audio)
: relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
biblically
-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce biblical (audio)
adverb

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