scripture
/ˈskrɪptʃər/
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Definition of scripture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
authorityauthoritative statement or text
  • His words were treated as scripture by his followers.
document manuscript text
2.
religionsacred writing or holy book
  • The Bible is considered scripture in Christianity.
sacred text
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texts treated as divine and binding within a belief tradition
They read sacred scripture aloud during the festival.

Origin of scripture

Latin, scriptura (a writing)

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Christian scripture
the first four books of the New Testament
scripture music
devotional hymn, often based on biblical prayers, used in worship
ceremonial text
scripture used in religious ceremonies
Abrahamic scripture
Azrael, the angel attending to death
Hindu scripture
sacred text of Hindu religion
scripture story
biblical reference to Lot's wife
religion
short passage of scripture used liturgically
religious texts
biblical writings not in the accepted canon of Scripture

Examples of scripture in a sentence

  • In the community, her advice was considered scripture.
  • Many people study scripture to find guidance.
  • The scripture is often read during the service.

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  1. French:écriture, l'Écriture, ...
  2. German:heilige Schrift, Schrift, ...
  3. Italian:scritture, scrittura sacra, ...
  4. Spanish:escritura, texto sagrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:escritura, escrituras, ...
  6. Chinese:经典, 经文, ...
  7. Japanese:聖典, 聖書, ...
  8. Arabic:نَصّ مُقَدَّس, نَصّ مُقَدَّس, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּתְבֵי קֹדֶשׁ, כִּתְבֵי קֹדֶשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:священное писание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:священний текст, священне писання, ...
  12. Hindi:शास्त्र, ...
Scripture
ˈskrɪptʃər

Definition of Scripture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

religionthe Bible in Christianity
  • Christians study Scripture to understand their faith.
  • Many people find comfort in Scripture during tough times.
  • Scripture is often quoted in sermons.
Holy Writ
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sacred writings of the Christian religion
Many Christians read the Holy Scripture daily.
the Jewish sacred texts including Torah, Prophets, Writings
Many scholars study the Hebrew Scripture for historical insights.

Origin of Scripture

Latin, scriptura (a writing)

View all translations of Scripture

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  1. French:Écritures, ...
  2. German:Heilige Schrift, ...
  3. Italian:Scritture, ...
  4. Spanish:Escrituras, ...
  5. Portuguese:Escrituras, ...
  6. Chinese:《圣经》, ...
  7. Japanese:聖書, ...
  8. Arabic:الكتاب المقدس, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּתְבֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:Священное Писание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Святе Письмо, ...
  12. Hindi:बाइबिल, ...
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