Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to, based on, or contained in the Bible: Describes something that originates from, is consistent with, or is found within the Christian or Jewish scriptures (the Holy Bible).
   • Pertaining to sacred writings or scriptures: Can refer more broadly to the authoritative religious texts of a faith.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The priest gave a scriptural interpretation of the parable. (The priest explained the story using the Bible as the source.)
  • Her argument was supported by scriptural evidence. (Her point was backed up by quotes or principles from the Bible.)
  • They follow a scriptural diet based on Old Testament laws. (Their dietary rules come from texts in the Bible.)

Advanced Usage

• "scriptural authority": The power or validity derived from being based on scripture.
  • The doctrine's scriptural authority is widely accepted within the church.
• "scriptural canon": The officially accepted collection of books that constitute the Bible.
  • Scholars debate the development of the scriptural canon.

Variants and Related Words

• Scripture (n, often capitalized as or ): The sacred writings of a religion, most commonly the Bible.
  • He reads from Scripture every morning.
• Scripturally (adv): In a manner that is based on or conforms to scripture.
  • The practice is scripturally justified.

Synonyms

• Biblical: Of, relating to, or contained in the Bible. (Often used interchangeably with ).
• Canonical: Accepted as part of a canon of scriptures; authoritative.

Related Phrases

• "to be scripturally sound": To be correct or valid according to the teachings of the Bible.
  • The theologian's teaching was considered scripturally sound.
• "scriptural basis": The foundation in scripture for a belief or practice.
  • The sermon explored the scriptural basis for forgiveness.

Adjective

1. written or relating to writing
2. of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
   • biblical names
   • biblical Hebrew