Bible — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbī-bəl/ bi·ble

Meaning & Definition of Bible

Bible (noun)

  1. the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament
  2. the sacred scriptures of some other religion (such as Judaism)
  3. book

Bible (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a book made up of the writings accepted by Christians as coming from God

    "she received a lovely Bible as a First Communion gift"

    similar: Book, Good Book, Holy Writ, Scripture
    related: Polyglot

  2. as in guide, guidebook

    similar: guide, guidebook, casebook, encyclopedia, reference, dictionary, lexicon, vocabulary, wordbook, tract, treatise, grammar, reader, speller, schoolbook, handbook, manual, primer, text, textbook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bible

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bible:

Book, Good Book, Holy Writ, Scripture, guide, guidebook, casebook, encyclopedia, reference, dictionary, lexicon, vocabulary, wordbook, tract, treatise, grammar, reader, speller, schoolbook, handbook, manual, primer, text, textbook

Related Words for Bible

Polyglot

Origin & Etymology of Bible

Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin biblia, from Greek, plural of biblion book, diminutive of byblos papyrus, book, from Byblos, ancient Phoenician city from which papyrus was exported

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bible

  • Topics: Religion & Beliefs

Words & Phrases Containing Bible

Bible Belt, Bible paper, Bible-thumper, Bishops' Bible, family Bible, New English Bible, swear on the Bible, the Bible Belt, the Bible

Frequently Asked Questions about Bible

What does "Bible" mean?

"Bible" means the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament. As a noun, it is defined as: the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bible"?

Other words for "Bible" include Book, Good Book, Holy Writ, Scripture, guide, guidebook, casebook and encyclopedia. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bible" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bible"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bible". Common alternatives include Book, Good Book, Holy Writ, Scripture, guide, guidebook, casebook, encyclopedia, reference and dictionary.

How do you use "Bible" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bible" in a sentence: "she received a lovely Bible as a First Communion gift".

Is "Bible" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bible" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bible"?

"Bible" is pronounced /ˈbī-bəl/ and divided into syllables as bi·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Bible"?

"Bible" comes from Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin biblia, from Greek, plural of biblion book, diminutive of byblos papyrus, book, from Byblos, ancient Phoenician city from which papyrus was exported. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Bible" meaning "a book made up of the writings accepted by Christians as coming from God"?

When "Bible" (noun) means a book made up of the writings accepted by Christians as coming from God, synonyms include Book, Good Book, Holy Writ and Scripture.