This is the 2499th most frequent Dutch word.
bijbel
Bible.
In this sentence, the word 'Bijbel' refers to the religious text central to Christianity.
De Bijbel is een heilig boek voor veel mensen.
The Bible is a holy book for many people.
Here, 'Bijbel' is used as a specific item, indicating the book the person reads from routinely.
Hij las elke avond een hoofdstuk uit de Bijbel.
He read a chapter from the Bible every evening.
This sentence illustrates a metaphorical use of 'Bijbel' to describe a book that is considered an authoritative or significant work in a particular field.