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scrip·ture (skrip′c̸hər)

noun

  1. Obsolete anything written
  2. a Bible passage
    1. any sacred writing or books
    2. any writing regarded as authoritative and inviolable
  4. the sacred writings of the Jews, identical with the Old Testament of the Christians
  5. the Christian Bible; Old and New Testaments

Etymology: ME < L scriptura, a writing, in LL(Ec), a Scripture, passage of Scripture < scriptus: see script

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scripture Synonyms

scripture

n.

  1. Writing

    document, manuscript, inscription; see writing 2.

  2. Truth

    reality, verity, final word; see truth 1.

  3. Capital; the Bible

    the Word, Holy Writ, the Book; see Bible 2.


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scripture Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • expound: He believed that expounding the scriptures was the only thing God wanted done.

Adjective modifier

  • Hebrew: Various genealogical lists appear in the Hebrew Scriptures which greatly aid our understanding of certain events.

Noun used with modifier

  • Buddhist: Introduction to the Buddhist Scriptures By Nina van Gorkom General Aspects of Buddhism Chapter 8 The Impact of the Dhamma on Daily Life.

Preposition: of

  • religion: Worship consists of readings from scriptures of all religions.

Preposition: with

  • integrity: They identify at least five points of view among those who read the Scriptures with integrity.
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scripture quotes

All scripture isgiven by inspiration of God, and is profitable of doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

-Bible (NewTestament)

Dearly beloved brethren, the Scripture moveth us in sundry places to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness.

-Book of Common Prayer

Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation.

-Book of Common Prayer

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