scripture
/'skriptʃə/
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Definition
- 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
- any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
- the sacred writings of the Christian religions
- he went to carry the Word to the heathen