unbiblical

[uhn-bib-li-kuhl]

adjective

1. not in accord with or sanctioned by biblical teaching.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbiblical¹

1820–30; un- ¹ + biblical ( def. )

Example Sentences

Government schools: Dominionists oppose public education on the grounds that it's unbiblical because God delegated responsibility for educating children to “the family.”

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Same-sex marriage “is unbiblical and also is incompatible with Christian teaching according to our Book of Discipline,” Yohanna said at a January news conference, in which he also said “no to regionalization.“

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We are deeply divided as to whether or not supporting Trump is wise or foolish, biblical or unbiblical.

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They consider Catholic reverence for these objects a kind of idolatry and certainly unbiblical.

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After the disclosure, the state Baptist organization said it was aware of allegations of “unbiblical behavior” involving the pastor.

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