biblical
1 of 1adjective/ˈbɪb.lə.kəl/
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related to or derived from the Bible
- The biblical story of Noah's Ark is well-known around the world.
- His sermon drew inspiration from biblical teachings about love and compassion.
- The archaeological findings provided evidence supporting biblical accounts of ancient civilizations.
- Many Christians find comfort and guidance in biblical verses during times of difficulty.
- The biblical commandments serve as moral guidelines for believers.
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resembling or suggesting the Bible or the times and contexts described in it
- The grand, ancient architecture of the church had a biblical quality, evoking the grandeur of historical temples.
- The film’s epic battle scenes were biblical in scale, reminiscent of the dramatic events described in ancient scriptures.
- The community's traditional customs had a biblical feel, echoing practices and rituals from ancient times.
- The dramatic landscape, with its rugged terrain and sweeping vistas, had a biblical atmosphere, like something out of a biblical epic.
- The scholar’s research uncovered artifacts that provided a biblical insight into the daily lives of people from biblical times.
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referring to an extreme or severe level of intensity
- The hurricane brought biblical levels of rainfall, causing widespread flooding.
- The wildfire resulted in biblical destruction, consuming acres of forest.
- The drought caused biblical famine, leading to food shortages in the region.
- The economic crisis resulted in biblical levels of unemployment, affecting millions of people.
- The pandemic led to biblical levels of sickness and death, overwhelming healthcare systems.
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