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scripture

/ˈskɹɪpt͡ʃɚ/noun2 syllables

Scripture means: the sacred writings of the Christian religions.

Synonyms for scripture9

noun, as in the sacred writings of the Christian religions

Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Word of God, Word

noun, as in any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group

sacred scripture

What does scripture mean?2

noun

1

the sacred writings of the Christian religions“he went to carry the Word to the heathen”

2

any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Scripture in a sentence

  • The problem is one of interpreting these ancient scriptures.unknown
  • India's ancient scriptures and philosophical teachings offer profound wisdom and spiritual guidance.Amastan
  • Throughout the Scriptures, we find this usage of the number forty.unknown
  • Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.unknown
  • The evangelical community holds firm beliefs in the authority of Scripture.always
  • The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.rul
  • The Quran is the holy scripture of Muslims.Amastan
  • Where is this mentioned in the scriptures?astyng

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of scripture

as a noun

plural
scriptures