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unbiblical

unbiblical

2 7.4
Not in line with what the Bible teaches
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈbɪblɪkəl/
translation icon : no bíblico
  • Enacting laws to force people not to engage in unbiblical behaviors isn't going to change their hearts.

Examples

  • Mainstream evangelicalism has long opposed prosperity theology as unbiblical, if not heretical.

    Academic text (2015)
  • There's no need in the Catholic faith for Sola Scriptura, which is unbiblical anyway.

    Blog text (19)
  • Please let me know if you think that I have said anything unbiblical here!

    Blog text (11)
  • I blame the unbiblical Christian influence that made them think they had to.

    Blog text (34)
  • As such, All Soul Day is unbiblical.

    Blog text (24)
  • Why would anyone take offense to that unless they know their ways are unbiblical?

    Blog text (31)
  • Individuals, as well as our country collectively, are making unbiblical choices.

    Blog text (28)
  • You also have to show that it is actually unbiblical, something which I don't think you can actually do.

    Blog text (33)
  • We've allowed other, unbiblical, ungodly, unloving voices to carry the 'Christian' torch for the last thirty years.

    Blog text (33)
  • Many religious leaders criticize the prosperity gospel as unbiblical because it contradicts traditional teachings.

Synonyms

unscriptural
vsunbiblical
1 8.6

Not in agreement with a religion's holy books

is specific to disagreement with the Christian sacred book
nonscriptural
vsunbiblical
8.6

Not based on religious books or holy texts

is restricted to disagreement with the Christian sacred book

Antonyms

179 6.4

About the Bible, its people, stories, or style

How Biblical

biblical
179 6.4
scriptural
11 8.1
unbiblical
2 7.4

Surface Forms

unbiblical positive

Morphology

unbiblical = biblical (transparent) = un + Bible + ical

The negative prefix 'un-' applied to 'biblical' yields the straightforward meaning 'not in accordance with the Bible'.

Etymology

Unbiblical starts with un- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from the Bible, the Christian holy book. So, unbiblical means 'not in agreement with the Bible', and people use it for ideas or actions that do not come from what the Bible teaches.