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biblical

/ˈbɪblɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to the Bible.

Examples :

"Tithing is both a quranic and biblical virtue."
religion literature theology

Related Words

Illustration exceeding

exceeding verb

/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

To be larger, greater than (something).

"The car was speeding, exceeding the speed limit. "

Illustration interpretation

interpretation noun

/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

Illustration proportions

proportions noun

/pɹəˈpɔːʃənz/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənz/

A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

""Large proportions of the class failed the test, indicating the material was too difficult." "

Illustration previous

previous noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ /ˈpɹivi.əs/

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration tithing

tithing verb

/ˈtʌɪðɪŋ/ /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/

To give one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:

"Many churchgoers choose to show their devotion by tithing ten percent of their income each month. "

Illustration accordance

accordance noun

/ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/

Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.

"The new student joined the school club in accordance with the guidelines. "

Illustration teaching

teaching noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

Illustration quranic

quranic adjective

/kɔˈrænɪk/ /kʊˈrɑːnɪk/

Of or relating to the Qur'an.

"The teacher explained the Quranic verses about kindness to neighbors. "

Illustration teachings

teachings noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

Illustration according

according verb

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ /ə.ˈkɔɹd.ɪŋ/

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."