1. Plural of biblicism: a word, phrase, or expression derived from or characteristic of the Bible; a biblical idiom or locution.
Usage: Often used in linguistic or literary analysis to describe language patterns influenced by biblical texts.
2. Plural of biblicism: strict adherence to the literal text of the Bible as the sole authority in religious matters.
Usage: Theological or religious studies context; less common than the linguistic sense.

Examples

• The author's writing is filled with biblicisms that reflect her deep knowledge of scripture.
• Medieval English literature contains numerous biblicisms borrowed from the King James Version.
• Scholars debate whether these biblicisms represent authentic religious conviction or literary convention.
• The preacher's biblicisms resonated with the congregation familiar with biblical language.
• Translators must carefully preserve biblicisms when adapting texts for modern audiences.
• His speech was peppered with biblicisms such as 'the promised land' and 'a voice crying in the wilderness.'