as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.
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Instead, like most Christian nationalists, the two men speak about protecting Judeo-Christian values and promoting a biblical worldview.
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Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
The name is inspired by the biblical story of Isaac, who came to Sarah and Abraham later in life.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
In his remarks, Francis compared the church’s abuse crisis to the biblical story of King Herod’s order that all male children aged two and older be executed.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
Our entire ship had a private dinner in Ephesus in an ancient amphitheater dating back to biblical days.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
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Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
The name is inspired by the biblical story of Isaac, who came to Sarah and Abraham later in life.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
In his remarks, Francis compared the church’s abuse crisis to the biblical story of King Herod’s order that all male children aged two and older be executed.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
Our entire ship had a private dinner in Ephesus in an ancient amphitheater dating back to biblical days.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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