a man after one's own heart

The now commonly-used English idiom “a man after one’s own heart” (for a man with similar tastes and preferences to oneself) was first coined in 1560 in the Geneva Bible. (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 273)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.

God forbid

The now commonly-used English idiom “God forbid” was first coined in 1560 in the Geneva Bible. (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 273)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.

take root

The now commonly-used English idiom “take root” (for becoming firmly fixed or established) was first coined in 1560 in the Geneva Bible (in the spelling take roote). (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 274)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.

no new thing under the sun

The now commonly-used English idiom “no new thing under the sun” (to suggest that everything that exists or has happened in the past can be found again in the present or future) was first coined in 1572 in the Bishops’ Bible (in the spelling no newe thyng vnder the sunne). (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 274)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.

a law unto themselves

The now commonly-used English idiom “Ta law unto themselves” (meaning someone who does whatever they desire, ignoring the rules and regulations) was first coined in 1526 in the English New Testament translation of William Tyndale (in the spelling a lawe vnto them selve). (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 282)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.

See also they are a law to themselves.

eye to eye

The now commonly-used English idiom “eye to eye” (for being in agreement with someone) was first coined in 1560 in the Geneva Bible. (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 275)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.

holier than thou

The now commonly-used English idiom “holier than thou” (for being sanctimonious) was first coined in 1560 in the Geneva Bible. (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 275)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.

a leopard (cannot) change his spots

The now commonly-used English idiom “a leopard (cannot) change his spots” (meaning that a person cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics) was first coined in 1560 in the Geneva Bible. (Source: Crystal 2010, p. 275)

For other idioms in English that were coined by Bible translation, see here.