scriptural
ˈskrɪptʃərəl
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Definition of scriptural - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

religious textsrelating to or characteristic of sacred religious writings
  • His views are based on scriptural authority.
  • She gave a scriptural interpretation of the event.
  • The scriptural passage was read aloud.
biblical sacred
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Origin of scriptural

Late Latin, scriptura (writing) + -al (pertaining to)

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sacred canon
scriptural works in Sanskrit, especially Buddhist or Jain
specific practices
system of beliefs including scriptural authority and plain dress

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  1. French:scripturaire, ...
  2. German:biblisch, ...
  3. Italian:scritturale, ...
  4. Spanish:escritural, ...
  5. Portuguese:escritural, ...
  6. Chinese:经文的, ...
  7. Japanese:聖書的な, ...
  8. Arabic:كتابي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִקְרָאִי, ...
  10. Russian:библейский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:біблійний, ...
  12. Hindi:शास्त्रीय, ...
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