Bible (Noun)
Meaning 1
The sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The minister held up the Bible and began to read from the Book of Genesis.
- She turned to the Bible for comfort and guidance during difficult times.
- The priest carefully carried the Bible to the altar at the beginning of the service.
- He had studied the Bible for years, but still found new meaning in its words.
- The missionary went to the remote village to share the Bible with the people.
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Meaning 2
A book regarded as authoritative in its field.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The investor's bible is Benjamin Graham's book "Security Analysis", which provides timeless advice on selecting stocks.
- The textbook on machine learning is often considered the bible for beginners in the field of artificial intelligence.
- The Joy of Cooking is often regarded as the bible of American cooking, with recipes spanning generations.
- The manual written by the company's founder is still considered the bible for employees, even 50 years after it was first published.
- Many consider Stephen King's book "On Writing" to be the bible for aspiring novelists, offering practical advice on the craft of storytelling.