Biblical

or bib·li·cal

[ bib-li-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or in the Bible:

   a Biblical name.

2. in accord with the Bible.
3. evocative of or suggesting the Bible or Biblical times, especially in size or extent:

   disaster on a Biblical scale; a Biblical landscape.

biblical

/ ˈbɪblɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, occurring in, or referring to the Bible
2. resembling the Bible in written style

Derived Forms

• ˈbiblically, adverb

Other Words From

• Bibli·cal·ly bibli·cal·ly adverb
• anti-Bibli·cal adjective
• anti-Bibli·cal·ly adverb
• non-Bibli·cal adjective
• non-Bibli·cal·ly adverb
• post-Bibli·cal adjective
• pro-Bibli·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Biblical¹

1780–90; < Medieval Latin biblic ( us ) ( bibl ( ia ) Bible + -icus -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Alongside a picture, he quoted the biblical verse John 15:13: “Greater Love hath no man than this”.

From BBC

I was submissive to my husband who’d been deemed the head of our household by biblical Scripture.

From Salon

Indie band Cast have confirmed they will be supporting Oasis for the rock legends' "biblical" shows in 2025.

From BBC

"We can't wait to see you all for these biblical shows," they added.

From BBC

Over the course of his band's wildly influential career, his fractured, often abstract songs have referenced Biblical violence, mutilation, incest, torture and death.

From BBC

Related Words

• doctrinal
• ecclesiastical
• scriptural
• theological