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Devoid of mercy, like an incomplete Bible? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ruthless

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'devoid' is the definition.
(I have seen 'devoid of compassion' mean 'ruthless' so perhaps 'devoid' could also mean 'ruthless')

'mercy like an incomplete bible?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'mercy' could be 'ruth' (as opposed to ruthlessness) and 'ruth' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'less' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ruthless that I've seen before include "Hustlers can be without mercy" , "Without pity or compassion" , "Lacking pity or mercy" , "hard" , "Showing no mercy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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