biblical
Biblical (adj) means relating to, or found in, the Bible. Example: “The sermon focused on a biblical story about forgiveness.”
How to use biblical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected to the Bible, or used loosely to mean "epic" or "of enormous scale."
Word forms
more biblical comparative, most biblical superlative
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin biblicus, "of the Bible," plus the adjective ending "-al."
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What does “biblical” mean?
The word “biblical” means relating to, or found in, the Bible. In plain terms, connected to the Bible, or used loosely to mean "epic" or "of enormous scale.".
How do you pronounce “biblical”?
“Biblical” is pronounced BIHB-lih-kuhl (/ˈbɪblɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “biblical” in a sentence?
Here is “biblical” used in a sentence: “The sermon focused on a biblical story about forgiveness.”
What is another word for “biblical”?
Words with a similar meaning to “biblical” include biblic.
What is the opposite of “biblical”?
The opposite of “biblical” — its antonyms — are nonbiblical and unbiblical.
What part of speech is “biblical”?
“Biblical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “biblical” come from?
The word “biblical” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin biblicus, "of the Bible," plus the adjective ending "-al.".
Is “biblical” a common word?
“Biblical” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'biblical' and 'scriptural'?
Biblical relates specifically to the Bible, while scriptural can refer to any sacred scripture or holy text. In Christian contexts the two often overlap, but scriptural is the broader term.
Is 'biblical' capitalized like 'Bible'?
No. Although Bible is capitalized as the name of the book, the adjective biblical is written in lowercase, as in 'a biblical scholar.'
When is 'biblical' used informally?
Beyond religious topics, biblical is used informally for emphasis to mean huge or catastrophic, as in 'biblical rainfall.' This exaggerated sense is common in journalism and everyday speech.