bible study

noun

The intentional, regular habit of reading, analyzing, and applying biblical scripture, either personally or in a group setting.

“Are you coming to Bible study tonight?”

Meanings

bible study1

nounbible study (plural bible studies)

plural bible studies

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Bible study.

Bible study2

nounBible study (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe intentional, regular habit of reading, analyzing, and applying biblical scripture, either personally or in a group setting.
  2. broadlyuncountableThe study of the Christian Bible in an informal group setting; a group of people who meet for that purpose.

    Are you coming to Bible study tonight?

    2 more examples

    Near-synonyms: (group) cell group, homegroup

    Your friends can join our Bible study if they want.

    Synonyms: Bible group, cell group, homegroup

  3. uncountableBiblical studies; the academic and scientific examination of religious texts.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe study of the Christian Bible in an informal group setting; a group of people who meet for that purpose.

Translations

Finnish raamattutunti
  • raamattutuntiinformal study
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APA

bible study. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bible%20study

MLA

“bible study.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bible%20study. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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