How do you use the word "bible" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "bible": You should swear on the Bible. The vicar often refers to the Bible in his sermon.

Bible Meaning

/ˈbaɪbəl/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounAlternative letter-case form of Bible (“a specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the Christian religious text”).

nounAlternative letter-case form of Bible (“the analogous holy book of another religion”).

Sentence Examples

You should swear on the Bible.

The vicar often refers to the Bible in his sermon.

I gained comprehensive knowledge of God after reading the bible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

word book scripture

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The pastor read a passage from the sacred ____ during the Sunday service.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The ____ is a sacred text for millions of Christians around the world.

Word Origin & History

From Middle English bible, from Middle Latin biblia (“book”) (misinterpreted as a feminine from earlier Latin neuter plural biblia (“books”)), from Ancient Greek βιβλία (biblía, “books”), plural of βιβλίον (biblíon, “small book”), originally a diminutive of βίβλος (bíblos, “book”), from βύβλος (búblos, “papyrus”) (from the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos which exported this writing material). Old English used biblioþēce (from βιβλιοθήκη) and ġewritu (> English writs) for "the Scriptures".

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"If a person should happen to meet them when on these journeys, he should, if he has not a bible in his pocket, draw a circle round him on the ground, and in God's name forbid their approach." — 1828, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, volume I, London: William Harrison Ainsworth, page 261:

"The bible was used by Presley throughout his life until his death on 16 August 1977 and contains his handwritten notes, thoughts and annotations." — 2012 September 8, Cass Jones, “Elvis Presley's bible sells for £59,000”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 19 Jan 2024:

"The Buddhist bible tells this story of Buddha’s time of temptation when he was living as a hermit on the Mount of Snow." — 1925, Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto, A Daughter of the Samurai, page 76:

"Computer Lib was written as a popular primer, but its most profound effect was on computer programmers, who needed little persuasion about the value of computers. […] Having set out to appeal to the general public, Nelson managed to publish an insider's bible and highly intimate guide to hacker culture." — 1995 June, Gary Wolf, “The Curse of Xanadu”, in Wired Magazine, archived from the original on 06 Jan 2007:

"For example, Wired—the monthly bible of the ‘virtual class’—has uncritically reproduced the views of Newt Gingrich, […]" — 1995 September, Richard Barbrook, Andy Cameron, “The Californian Ideology”, in Mute, volume 1, number 3, →ISSN, archived from the original on 08 May 2013:

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