Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bible" in Korean
“Bible” in Korean is 성경 (pronounced "Seongyeong").
성경
Seongyeong
Usage & Context
The Bible is the holy scripture of Christianity. Korean Christians study the Bible in churches and at home as a central part of their faith.
Example Sentence
성경을 매일 읽습니다.
I read the Bible every day.
How to use 성경 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bible” is 성경, romanized as Seongyeong.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 성경.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 성 (seong), sounds like 'sung' in 'sunglasses', but with a slightly softer 's' and the 'eo' vowel similar to 'uh' in 'butter', followed by an 'ng' sound. The second syllable, 경 (gyeong), sounds like 'gyung' in 'gyung-ho', or 'geong' in 'geong-gi'. The 'g' is soft, like 'g' in 'go', followed by a 'yeo' sound (like 'yo' in 'yogurt') and an 'ng' sound. Put it together: 'Sung-gyung'.
More Example Sentences
Describing regular church activities.
교회에서는 매주 성경 공부를 합니다.
At church, we have Bible study every week.
Sharing news about a present.
생일 선물로 예쁜 성경책을 받았어요.
I received a beautiful Bible as a birthday gift.
Talking about personal spiritual practice.
성경 구절을 암송하는 연습을 하고 있어요.
I'm practicing memorizing Bible verses.
Cultural Context
The Bible (성경) holds immense significance in South Korea, which has one of the largest Christian populations in Asia. It's common for households to own multiple Bibles, and many people read them daily, even on public transport. Bible study groups are very popular, and there are numerous Korean translations and study Bibles available, reflecting its central role in Korean Christian life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 성경 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
성경을 읽다
to read the Bible
성경 공부
Bible study
성경 말씀
Bible word/message
Related Expressions
구약성경
guyeokseonggyeong
Old Testament
신약성경
sinyakseonggyeong
New Testament
성서
seongseo
Holy book, scripture (often used interchangeably with 성경)
경전
gyeongjeon
Scripture (general term)
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