The good book Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈbʊk

thuh GUD BOOK

UK

ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /bˈʊk

thuh GUUD BUK

Definition

An informal or respectful way to refer to the Bible, the holy book of Christians.

Usage & Nuances

Usually capitalized ('the Good Book') in writing. Mostly used in religious or cultural conversations, sometimes humorously. Refers specifically to the Bible, not any other holy text. Common in English-speaking Christian contexts.

• Spanish: la Biblia
• Portuguese (BR): a Bíblia
• Portuguese (PT): a Bíblia
• Chinese (Simplified): 圣经
• Chinese (Traditional): 聖經
• Hindi: बाइबिल
• Arabic: الكتاب المقدس
• Bengali: বাইবেল
• Russian: Библия
• Japanese: 聖書
• Vietnamese: Kinh Thánh
• Korean: 성경
• Turkish: İncil
• Urdu: بائبل
• Indonesian: Alkitab

Example Sentences

Many people read the good book for guidance.

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She carries the good book to church every Sunday.

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My grandmother often quotes from the good book.

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He swears by the good book in all his decisions.

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When life gets tough, I turn to the good book for comfort.

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Some people keep the good book on their bedside table.

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