Always should be uppercase for the word "Bible"?

[just1-4all]

I hate to be a nit-picky bore about little things, but I'll admit I sometimes get something I notice that contradicts or seems out of place stuck in my head and it can bug me until getting others thoughts/opinions on it:

 

Today's nit-picky bore of a question (lol): Should using the word "bible" in a sentence always be uppercase? Or is lowercase sometimes acceptable. 🤔

 

I notice our website seems to always use uppercase. A quick cursory look didn't prove otherwise. 

[exactor]

When I am talking or writing about God's Word, it is Bible. The word bible is used for other collections of books. For instance, a welder's bible.

[just1-4all]

Thanks, that makes good sense

[Jwanon]

On 7/22/2025 at 7:19 PM, just1-4all said:

Should using the word "bible" in a sentence always be uppercase?

 

What do you think is the worst thing that can happen if you don't? 

[Mike047]

Goods points made here.  You should capitalize "Bible" when referring to it as a religious textbook - often called The Holy Bible - but it is not necessary to do so when using the word in a metaphorical or general sense. A good example being given by Nat. Thanks.

[dljbsp]

 

Capitalize Bible, Scriptures, Gospels, Talmud, and Koran when referring to sacred works. - The Chicago Manual of Style