family bible

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Noun family bible has 1 sense

family Bible - a large Bible with pages to record marriages and births
--₁ is a kind of Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word

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Family Bible

Description:

The term "family Bible" refers to a large, usually ornately decorated, Bible that is traditionally passed down through generations within a family. It serves as a significant heirloom and is often cherished as a symbol of family history and religious devotion.

Examples:

She carefully opened the worn pages of the family Bible to read about her ancestors' handwritten notes in the margins.
Every Sunday, the family gathers around the family Bible to read passages together and discuss their interpretations.
When my great-grandfather gifted me the family Bible, he imparted the responsibility of preserving our family's spiritual connection.