bible
UK: ˈbaɪb(ə)l | US: ˈbaɪb(ə)l
n. the sacred scriptures of Christianity, comprising the Old and New Testaments
n. (informal) any authoritative book or guide on a subject
The word "bible" originates from the Greek "biblion" (βιβλίον), meaning "book" or "scroll," derived from "byblos" (βύβλος), the Greek name for papyrus, a material used for writing in ancient times. The term evolved through Latin "biblia" (meaning "the books"), reflecting the Bible's composition as a collection of sacred texts. Over time, "biblia" was singularized in Old French as "bible," entering English with the same form. The morpheme "bibl-" preserves the original Greek root tied to written works, while the "-e" is a vestigial ending without independent meaning.
She reads the Bible every morning for spiritual guidance.
This cookbook is the bible for aspiring chefs.
The professor referred to Darwin's "Origin of Species" as the bible of evolutionary biology.
Many historical events are recorded in the Bible.
He treats his fitness manual like a bible, following it religiously.