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