Bible Dictionary

Book

A written work consisting of pages or a scroll containing recorded words.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

61 of 516

Letter

B

Meaning

A written work consisting of pages or a scroll containing recorded words.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 24:7
  • Deuteronomy 31:24-26
  • Jeremiah 30:2
  • Daniel 12:1
  • Luke 4:17
  • John 20:30-31
  • Philippians 4:3
  • Revelation 20:12

Also Called

books

Original Language

Greek

βιβλίον

biblion

book; scroll

Meaning

A book is a written work consisting of pages or a scroll containing recorded words.

It is used to preserve information, laws, history, or other writings.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a book refers to a written record, scroll, or document.

Books are used to preserve God’s words, laws, history, prophecy, genealogy, and other written records.


Key References

  • Exodus 24:7
  • Deuteronomy 31:24-26
  • Jeremiah 30:2
  • Daniel 12:1
  • Luke 4:17
  • John 20:30-31
  • Philippians 4:3
  • Revelation 20:12

  • Scroll
  • Scripture
  • Law
  • Record
  • Book of Life

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 24:7
  • Deuteronomy 31:24-26
  • Jeremiah 30:2
  • Daniel 12:1
  • Luke 4:17
  • John 20:30-31
  • Philippians 4:3
  • Revelation 20:12

Related Terms

Study Topics

writing scripture record law