biblical figure

collocation in English

meaningsofbiblicalandfigure

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biblical
adjective
uk
/ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/us
/ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/
in, from, or relating to ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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(Definition ofbiblicalandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbiblical figure

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His name is inspired by abiblicalfigurebecause he is the son of a preacher.
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By switching from classical to biblical figures he changed the tone and layers of inference of the works.
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Two questions remain, however: why planctus rather than some other form of song, and why biblical figures?
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Daniel is the firstbiblicalfigureto refer to individual angels by name.
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What is striking about the hoodoo folk process is the use of biblical figures in its practices and in the lives of its practitioners.
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Each priesthood was a continuation of biblical priesthoods through patrilineal succession or ordination by biblical figures appearing in visions.
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Note: fathers of biblical figures who have no important part in the biblical narrative are not listed separately.
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The ivory carvings are done in relief and the panels depict important biblical figures.
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Her bedroom contains sketches of angelic, mythological and biblical figures on the woodwork and doors.
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The niche around the central couple contains a number of biblical figures in grisaille.
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The main scene features a crowd of biblical figures, angels and saints, portrayed in informal positions; most of them are probably portraits of existing people.
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The planets, sun and moon were also replaced by biblical figures.
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The choir is positioned on the second floor looking out onto the nave and is made of cedar carved with biblical figures.
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One of the most notable features of these is the large eyes of the subjects, who are usually biblical figures.
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Large numbers of single devotional panels showing saints and biblical figures were being produced, but depictions of historical, known individuals did not begin until the early 1430s.
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Although they sometimes meet famous biblical figures, they themselves neither ultimately have a significant role in nor dramatically alter the scriptural part of the tale in any way.
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