bíblica

Bíblica is the feminine form of the adjective bíblico in Spanish and Portuguese, used to denote a relation to the Bible. It derives from Latin biblicus and Greek biblikos, from biblos meaning “book.” The term is used to describe feminine nouns in both languages, such as historia bíblica, enseñanza bíblica, interpretación bíblica in Spanish, and literatura bíblica, história bíblica, pesquisa bíblica in Portuguese. As with other adjectives, bíblica agrees in gender with the noun it modifies; the masculine form is bíblico.

In everyday usage, bíblica appears in religious, academic, and literary contexts to describe biblical topics, texts, and perspectives. It may form part of titles, course descriptions, and scholarly discussions, for example in phrases like exégesis bíblica or ética bíblica. The word is not a proper noun.

Capitalized Biblica is a separate, international nonprofit organization focused on Bible translation and distribution; it was formerly known as the International Bible Society. It is important to distinguish the generic adjective bíblica from the capitalized proper noun Biblica, which denotes a specific institution. See also: biblical, Biblia.