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biblical

[ˈbɪblɪkəl]

biblical Definition

  • 1relating to or contained in the Bible
  • 2very great or relating to a large amount

Using biblical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "biblical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The biblical story of Noah's Ark is well-known.

  • Example

    The film is a loose adaptation of a biblical tale.

  • Example

    The company has seen biblical growth in profits over the past year.

biblical Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for biblical

Phrases with biblical

  • biblical proportions

    used to describe something that is very great or on a very large scale

    Example

    The earthquake caused destruction of biblical proportions.

  • a person who studies the Bible and its history, language, and culture

    Example

    He is a renowned biblical scholar, having published several books on the subject.

  • the belief that the Bible should be interpreted literally, without any metaphorical or symbolic meaning

    Example

    Biblical literalism is a controversial topic among religious scholars.

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Summary: biblical in Brief

The term 'biblical' [ˈbɪblɪkəl] refers to anything related to or contained in the Bible. It can also denote something very great or on a large scale, as in 'The earthquake caused destruction of biblical proportions.' The phrase 'biblical scholar' refers to someone who studies the Bible and its history, language, and culture.

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