Αγία Γραφή
Agía Grafífeminine
Bible in Greek is Αγία Γραφή (Agía Grafí), literally Holy Scripture. If unsure, use Αγία Γραφή. Wiktionary also lists Βύβλος (Vývlos) and Βίβλος (Vívlos).
Meaning: Christian holy book (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Αγία Γραφή | Agía Grafí | feminine | |
| Βύβλος | Vývlos | ||
| Βίβλος | Vívlos | /ˈvi.vlos/ | feminine |
Which one should you use?
Αγία Γραφή is the standard, respectful way to refer to the Christian Bible. Βίβλος is more technical or archaic. In lowercase, βίβλος can also mean a complete handbook on a subject.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Αγία Γραφή is feminine, so as the object of a verb such as to read it becomes την Αγία Γραφή.
How do you pronounce it?
Romanized as Agía Grafí.
Did you know?
- The word Βίβλος is derived from the name of the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos, which was a primary center for the trade of papyrus.
- The Greek root in Αγία Γραφή is the same ancestor for the English words 'graph' and 'biography'.
- The word Βίβλος is closely related to the word βίβλος meaning papyrus, the material used to make early scrolls before the bound book existed.
Examples in context
- Ο Σάμι ακόμη διαβάζει την Αγία Γραφή.Sami still reads the Bible.την Αγία Γραφή is the object of the verb, so it takes the feminine article την.Tatoeba #10223776 by lucasmg123, translation #6398428 by OsoHombre
- Η Αγία Γραφή είναι πολύ σημαντική.I Agía Grafí eínai polý simantikí.The Holy Bible is very important.
- Πού μπορώ να βρω την Αγία Γραφή;Pou boró na vro tin Agía Grafí;Where can I find the Holy Bible?
Example conversation
Kostas and Anastasia are talking in a small library.
- Κώστας KostasΑναστασία, έχεις δει την Αγία Γραφή;Anastasía, écheis dei tin Agía Grafí;Anastasia, have you seen the Holy Bible?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι.Ne, eínai páno sto trapézi.Yes, it is on the table.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια.Efcharistó polý gia ti voítheia.Thank you very much for the help.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠαρακαλώ, Κώστα.Parakaló, Kósta.You're welcome, Kostas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bible” translations and entries Αγία Γραφή, Βίβλος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Αγία, Βίβλος, γραφή, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
