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Bible dictionary for children

Bible

The Bible is a collection of books that Christians read as Scripture.

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In simple words

What does it mean?

The Bible is a collection of books that Christians read as Scripture. It includes stories, songs, wisdom, letters and other kinds of writing.

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How might reading a song differ from reading a letter?

An example from the Bible

Second Timothy describes Scripture as useful for teaching and learning to do what is right. This passage does not list every book in the Bible we have today.

Read 2 Timothy 3:16 ↗

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Bible context & readings +

Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.

Related reading: 2 Timothy 3:16

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.

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