What is another word for Bibles?

Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪbə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "Bibles" typically refers to the Christian scriptures, but there are many synonyms that can be used to describe these sacred texts. Some common alternatives include the Holy Bible, the Scriptures, the Good Book, the Word of God, and the Gospel. Other less common synonyms include the Book of Books, the Testaments, the Old and New Testaments, and the King James Version. Regardless of the specific synonym used, these texts hold immense significance for millions of people around the world, and are often considered to be among the most influential and inspiring works ever written.

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What are the hypernyms for Bibles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Scriptures, sacred texts, religious texts, holy books.

Usage examples for Bibles

You have taught many of us to-day a lesson we should have learned in our Bibles."
"The Crisis, Volume 6"
Winston Churchill
This man had shocked the good Presbyterians in that part of the country by his profanity; he burnt their church, their parsonage, and their Bibles, and treated them with insult and cruelty.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
The state should certainly publish standard works of all sorts, Bibles and dictionaries and directories, and cheap editions of the classics.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair

Famous quotes with Bibles

  • There are certain promises you make that are more sacred than anything that happens in a court of law, I don't care how many Bibles you put your hand on.
    Paul Castellano
  • Conrad Hilton was very generous to me in the divorce settlement. He gave me 5000 Gideon Bibles.
    Zsa Zsa Gabor
  • And to me, it was interesting, some of the people I had interviewed who knew the insides to this program said that they also, to create anxiety and upset in the soldiers, they take Bibles and they trash them.
    Jane Mayer
  • The rosary was said every evening. I always liked that sentence about the medieval Churches, that they were the Bibles of the poor. The Church was my first book and I would think it is still my most important book.
    John McGahern
  • Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses, and at the same time enjoy quiet conscience.
    James McHenry

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