Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sacred writings: Any body of religious texts or writings that are considered holy and authoritative by a particular religious group or tradition.
   • (Often capitalized: Scripture) The sacred writings of a religion, especially the Bible in Christianity.

Usage

• The word "scripture" (often lowercase) refers generally to the holy texts of any religion.
• When capitalized ("Scripture"), it most commonly refers specifically to the Christian Bible.
• It is typically used in a singular form but can refer to a collection of texts.

Examples

• General use (lowercase):
  • Hindu scripture includes texts like the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita.
  • Scholars compare the scriptures of different world religions.
• Specific use (capitalized):
  • The sermon was based on a passage from Scripture.
  • She reads Scripture every morning for guidance.

Advanced Usage

• "to quote scripture": To cite a passage from a sacred text.
  • The preacher quoted scripture to support his argument.
• "scripture lesson": A lesson or study session focused on sacred texts.
  • The children's scripture lesson was about the story of Noah.

Variants and Related Words

• Scriptural (adj): Pertaining to or based on scripture.
  • His beliefs are deeply scriptural.
• Scripturalist (n): A person who adheres strictly to the teachings of scripture.

Synonyms

• Sacred texts: Holy writings.
• Canon: The collection of books officially accepted as holy scripture.
• The Word (often capitalized): A term for scripture, especially in Christian contexts, emphasizing its divine origin.

Related Phrases

• Holy Scripture: A formal term for the Bible or other sacred writings.
  • The doctrine is founded on Holy Scripture.

Noun

1. any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
2. the sacred writings of the Christian religions
   • he went to carry the Word to the heathen