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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Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that celebrates the fall harvest and commemorates the biblical story of the Israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years after escaping slavery in Egypt.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
This biblical name has ties to members of King David's army.
Amilo: The name is recognized as an alternative spelling for Emilio.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
Following through with the biblical reference, there will be just two of each animal.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2024
This Arabic name means ‘of the night,’ and is also the name of a biblical demon.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
This biblical name has ties to members of King David's army.
Amilo: The name is recognized as an alternative spelling for Emilio.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
Following through with the biblical reference, there will be just two of each animal.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2024
This Arabic name means ‘of the night,’ and is also the name of a biblical demon.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biblical. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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