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biblical

adjective bib·li·cal \ˈbi-bli-kəl\

: relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible

Full Definition of BIBLICAL

: of, relating to, or being in accord with the Bible

: suggestive of the Bible or Bible times

— bib·li·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Medieval Latin biblicus, from biblia

First Known Use: 1756

BIBLICAL Defined for Kids

adjective bib·li·cal \ˈbi-bli-kəl\

: relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible

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