Scripture
Often Scriptures. Also called Holy Scripture, Holy Scriptures. the sacred writings of the Old or New Testaments or both together.
(often lowercase) any writing or book, especially when of a sacred or religious nature.
(sometimes lowercase) a particular passage from the Bible; text.
Origin of Scripture
1Other words from Scripture
- anti-Scripture, adjective
- pro-Scripture, adjective
- sub·scrip·ture, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for scripture (1 of 2)
/ (ˈskrɪptʃə) /
a sacred, solemn, or authoritative book or piece of writing
Origin of scripture
1British Dictionary definitions for Scripture (2 of 2)
/ (ˈskrɪptʃə) /
Also called: Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, the Scriptures Christianity the Old and New Testaments
any book or body of writings, esp when regarded as sacred by a particular religious group
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