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scripture

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scripture /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/ noun
plural scriptures
scripture
/ˈskrɪptʃɚ/
noun
plural scriptures
Learner's definition of SCRIPTURE
Scripture or the Scriptures : the books of either the Old Testament or the New Testament or of both : the Bible《圣经》
scriptures [plural] : the sacred writings of a religion宗教圣典;经文

— scriptural

/ˈskrɪptʃərəl/ adjective
TOEFL BNC: 7315 COCA: 9225

scripture

noun

scrip·​ture ˈskrip(t)-shər How to pronounce scripture (audio)
1
a(1)
capitalized : the books of the Bible
often used in plural
(2)
often capitalized : a passage from the Bible
b
: a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative
2
: something written
the primitive man's awe for any scripture George Santayana

Example Sentences

someone who frequently quotes Scripture
Recent Examples on the Web The explanation the Wolverines coach gave for his decision – or more accurately, his indecision – also inspired me to cite scripture. Carlos Monarrez, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 So how did the California native, who was reared in a Pentecostal church and most recently studied ancient languages and scripture at Princeton Theological Seminary, end up leading a prominent church in the Beehive State? The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 In juxtaposition to contemporary notions of being the master of one’s own fate, Scott teaches that trusting God, studying scripture, and relying on the leading of the Holy spirit are the real keys to lasting success. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 26 July 2022 Earlier that day is the beginning of Akhand Path, a 48-hour recitation of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the religious scripture of Sikhism. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2022 But the overall message likely lies in the obscure Bible scripture that opens the film: Nahum 3:6. Essence, 22 July 2022 Did founder Joseph Smith translate the faith’s foundational scripture, the Book of Mormon, by peering at a rock in a hat? David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 July 2022 The vision Pence offered, suffused with scripture and calls to political action, sounded like the stump speech of a presidential candidate seeking evangelical votes in the South’s first primary state. Michael Scherer, Ashley Parker And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Kerley got his first tattoo at age 12, a Bible scripture. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin scriptura, from Latin, act or product of writing, from scriptus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of scripture was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 7315 COCA: 9225
scripture

noun

(often scriptures) ADJECTIVE | ... OF SCRIPTURE | VERB + SCRIPTURE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEholy, sacred神聖的經文the sacred scripture of the Buddhists佛教經文ancient古經文Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, etc.佛教、基督教、印度教、猶太教等經文... OF SCRIPTUREpassage, verse, words一段/一節/幾句經文VERB + SCRIPTUREread, read from讀經文She read from the scriptures.她朗讀經文。interpret解釋經文study研究經文cite, quote, quote from引用經文PREPOSITIONin the scriptures在經文中You won't find this moral precept in the scriptures.你在《聖經》中找不到這種道德準則。

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