biblical
adjective
bib·li·cal
ˈbi-bli-kəl 
1
: of, relating to, or being in accord with the Bible (see bible sense 1)
a biblical passage
biblical references
2
: suggestive of the Bible or Bible times
his biblical beard
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The Vikings actor also starred in John Wick prequel series The Continental and recently joined the cast of Fox’s upcoming biblical series The Faithful.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Contrary to Johnson's claim, politics shapes conservatives' interpretation of biblical truth rather than biblical truth shaping their politics.
—Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Built to biblical dimensions, this seven-story timber-frame vessel invites visitors to step into a world where animals weren’t displayed — they were protected.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Lev later graduated in October 2022 with a bachelor's degree in biblical and theological studies.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Contrary to Johnson's claim, politics shapes conservatives' interpretation of biblical truth rather than biblical truth shaping their politics.
—Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Built to biblical dimensions, this seven-story timber-frame vessel invites visitors to step into a world where animals weren’t displayed — they were protected.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Lev later graduated in October 2022 with a bachelor's degree in biblical and theological studies.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biblical. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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