Biblical Terms

noun one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach his gospel

• The apostle Paul traveled extensively to spread the teachings of Christianity.
• I heard that John is like the apostle of our friend group, always organizing events and bringing us together.
• Yo, that dude is like the apostle of street fashion, always rocking the freshest fits.
• In the world of technology, Steve Jobs is often seen as an apostle of innovation and design.

noun a religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ

adjective relating to or characteristic of Christians or Christianity

• Christianity is one of the world's major monotheistic religions.
• My family practices Christianity and we go to church every Sunday.
• Some people think Christianity is old-fashioned, but I find comfort in my faith.
• The principles of Christianity teach us to love our neighbors as ourselves.

verb to put to death by nailing or binding to a cross

• Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross according to Christian belief.
• I can't believe they crucified him for something he didn't even do.
• They crucified his reputation by spreading those rumors about him.
• Her dreams of becoming a singer were crucified when she failed the audition.

noun a heavy downpour of rain

verb to inundate with a great quantity of something

• The deluge of rain caused severe flooding in the area.
• We got caught in a deluge on our way to the store.
• The deluge of memes on social media was hilarious.
• After the scandal broke, there was a deluge of negative press coverage.

noun a female given name

• The garden of Eden is often depicted as a paradise in religious texts.
• I heard they're having a party at Eden's house this weekend.
• Let's hit up Eden's place for some chill vibes.
• To me, the library is like my own personal Eden where I can escape reality.

noun the second book of the Bible, which describes the departure of the Israelites from Egypt

• The exodus of refugees from the war-torn country has put a strain on neighboring nations.
• There was a mass exodus of people leaving the concert once it started to rain.
• The exodus of students from the boring lecture was a sight to see.
• The exodus of employees from the company was a result of poor management decisions.

noun a person who betrays someone, especially a friend; traitor

• Judas Iscariot is known for betraying Jesus in the Bible.
• I can't believe he pulled a Judas and betrayed his own friend.
• Don't be a Judas and stab me in the back like that.
• Her so-called friend turned out to be a real Judas in disguise.

noun a musical instrument consisting of a small drum with jingling metal disks attached to the rim

• The musician played the timbrel during the orchestra performance.
• I love the sound of the timbrel in that song.
• Let's jam out with the timbrel tonight!
• Her laughter was like the tinkling of a timbrel in the wind.

noun In Hebrew, 'Elohim' is a plural noun often used to refer to God or gods.

• In the Hebrew Bible, Elohim is a name for God.
• Some people believe that Elohim is the creator of the universe.
• I heard that Elohim is like the big boss up there.
• The power of Elohim can be felt in the beauty of nature.

noun a phrase referring to a place of comfort or paradise in the afterlife, derived from a story in the Bible where the righteous are said to be in the bosom of Abraham

• In the biblical story of Lazarus and the rich man, it is said that Lazarus was carried to Abraham's bosom after he died.
• After he passed away, they said he went to Abraham's bosom, whatever that means.
• When he kicked the bucket, they said he went to Abraham's bosom, like he hit the jackpot or something.
• The cozy cabin by the lake felt like Abraham's bosom, providing comfort and security to all who visited.

noun a term used to refer to the first man and woman according to the creation story in the Bible

• The story of Adam and Eve is a well-known biblical tale.
• Have you heard the story of Adam and Eve before?
• Adam and Eve were the original power couple in the Bible.
• Their relationship was like an Adam-and-Eve situation, with temptation at every turn.