unscriptural

unscriptural

A pastor explains that the new teaching is unscriptural.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not in accordance with the Bible or scripture: "unscriptural" describes something that contradicts, violates, or is not supported by the teachings, principles, or texts of sacred scripture, especially the Christian Bible.
    • Not based on scripture: It can also refer to beliefs, practices, or doctrines that lack a foundation in scriptural authority.
Usage Examples
  • (The doctrine was not supported by the Bible.)
  • (The customs were considered contrary to scripture.)
  • (The claim contradicts biblical teachings.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to be considered unscriptural": to be judged as not conforming to scriptural standards.

    • The practice of praying to saints was considered unscriptural by some Protestant groups. (The practice was viewed as lacking biblical support.)

  • "unscriptural teaching": instruction or doctrine that deviates from the Bible.

    • The church council condemned the unscriptural teaching that Jesus was merely a prophet. (The teaching was contrary to scripture.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Unscripturally (adv): in a manner that is not in accordance with scripture.

    • The sermon was unscripturally based on tradition rather than the Bible. (The sermon relied on tradition, not scripture.)

  • Scriptural (adj): relating to or based on scripture.

    • The pastor gave a scriptural explanation for the practice. (The explanation was founded on the Bible.)

  • Unscripturalness (n): the quality of being not in accordance with scripture.

    • The unscripturalness of the ritual was obvious to the scholars. (The ritual's lack of biblical basis was clear.)
Synonyms
  • Non-biblical: not found in or supported by the Bible.
  • Unbiblical: not in accordance with biblical teachings.
  • Heretical: (in a religious context) holding beliefs that contradict official church doctrine, often implying unscriptural views.
Related Idioms
  • "Beyond the pale of scripture": outside the bounds of what is scripturally acceptable.
    • The new interpretation was beyond the pale of scripture for the conservative congregation. (It was considered unacceptable according to the Bible.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • (No common phrasal verbs are associated with "unscriptural," as it is a formal, technical adjective used primarily in theological contexts.)