Malless, Stan, 1947-

Coined by God : words and phrases that first appear in the English translations of the Bible / Stanley Malless & Jeffrey McQuain. - 1st ed. - New York : Norton, c2003. - xvii, 221 p. ; 19 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-205) and indexes.

Lists 150 English words and phrases that originated in the Bible, including "blood money" and "salt of the Earth," in a volume complemented by meanings and sources as well as chapter and verse identifications.

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Bible. English --Versions--History.
Bible--Language, style.


English language--New words.

BS 455 / .M33 2003