Biblical Characters

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'delicate' or 'weak'

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

  • Delilah was known for her exceptional leadership skills in the corporate world.
  • I heard Delilah is throwing a party next weekend, are you going?
  • Delilah is such a boss babe, she always knows how to have a good time.
  • Her smile was like Delilah's, bright and captivating.

noun a biblical figure known for his giant size and strength, defeated by David in the Bible

  • The company faced a Goliath of a competitor in the market.
  • That new SUV is a real Goliath on the road.
  • Dude, did you see the size of that Goliath burger? It's massive!
  • Overcoming the challenges felt like taking down a Goliath.

noun a male given name

  • Jeremiah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, known for his prophecies of doom and destruction.
  • Have you met Jeremiah? He's the new guy in accounting.
  • Jeremiah is always the life of the party, he's so fun to hang out with.
  • She felt like Jeremiah, constantly warning others of the dangers ahead but never being listened to.

noun A wicked or shameless woman

  • According to biblical stories, Jezebel was a queen of Israel known for her wicked ways.
  • I heard that Jezebel is the new girl in school who loves causing drama.
  • Don't be such a Jezebel and try to manipulate the situation to your advantage.
  • Her seductive charm and manipulative tactics earned her the reputation of a modern-day Jezebel.

noun a male given name

  • Jonah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible who was swallowed by a great fish.
  • I heard Jonah is planning to go on a solo backpacking trip through Europe.
  • Jonah is always up for a good time, he's such a party animal.
  • Facing that difficult situation felt like being in the belly of a whale, just like Jonah.

noun a male given name

  • Abel was appointed as the new head of the department.
  • Hey, have you met Abel? He's the new guy in accounting.
  • Abel is such a cool dude, always down for a good time.
  • His skills in negotiation are like Abel's, smooth and effective.