Christian Bible

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Definition

Noun: - The sacred writings of the Christian religion: The Christian Bible is the canonical collection of texts considered sacred in Christianity. It is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She studies the Christian Bible every morning.
    • The teachings in the Christian Bible have influenced Western law and culture.
    • Many scholars have dedicated their lives to translating the Christian Bible.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Word": A common metonymic reference to the Christian Bible, especially in evangelical contexts, emphasizing its divine authority.
    • The pastor urged his congregation to live according to the Word.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bible (n): The more common, shortened form of "Christian Bible."
    • He gave me a copy of the Bible.
  • Scripture (n): Often used as a synonym for the Bible, or more broadly for sacred writings.
    • The verse is taken from Holy Scripture.
  • Holy Bible (n): A formal and reverential variant of the term.
    • The Gideons distribute copies of the Holy Bible.
Synonyms
  • The Scriptures: The sacred writings of Christianity.
  • The Good Book: An informal, affectionate term for the Bible.
  • The Holy Scriptures: Emphasizes the sacred nature of the texts.
Related Idioms
  • "Chapter and verse": To provide precise details or evidence, often from the Bible.
    • He can quote regulations chapter and verse, just like scripture.
  • "A bible" (lowercase): A book regarded as an authoritative guide on a particular subject.
    • That manual is the programmer's bible for this software.
Noun
  1. the sacred writings of the Christian religions
    • he went to carry the Word to the heathen