scripture

[US]/ˈskrɪptʃə(r)/
[UK]/ˈskrɪptʃər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sacred writings; religious texts.

Phrases & Collocations

sacred scripture

holy scripture

Example Sentences

the sacred scripture of the Buddhists

The perspicuity of Scripture means that there is no “necessity for human interpreters to intervene between Scripture and those to whom Scripture comes.

the fundamental teachings of the scriptures.

Evangelicals who deny the inerrancy of Scripture: neo-Evangelicalism.

You won’t find this moral precept in the scriptures.

the abbess expounded the scriptures to her nuns.

and the Scripture reading was a screechy passage from Jeremiah,

Country Shi Niangan the county from the Buddhist scriptures, presents a memorial requesting current dynasty Emperor Kangxi to proclaim rubrication Buddhist scriptures 108.

Here the apostle Peter affirms his belief that the Scriptures are ‘inspired’.

As recounted many times in vedantic scriptures such as the Upanishads and the Yoga Vasishta, when the student is ready, liberation, or moksha, can come very quickly.

He believed that Scripture contained many implied meanings in addition to its overt meaning, and he regarded written law (Torah) and oral law (Halakah) as ultimately one.

Real-world Examples

One leading answer is that Culture can replace Scripture.

Source: History

The deadly sins again are not scripture but were described by pope Gregory in the 6th century.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

It's their brutality that makes them read these things into the scripture.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

Yeah, I'm just not sure quoting scripture is the most exciting way to engage.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 5

Oh, yes. Reverend Green decided to change today's scripture reading. It's going to be Colossians 3: 5.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

The Tao Te Ching, the main Taoist scripture, was written by a mysterious sage named Lao Tzu.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

The Taoist scripture Zhuangzi mentions a parable about the human concept of beauty.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

21 and he began by saying to them, " Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."

Source: Bible (original version)

" These are the True Scriptures. They will teach the people in the east to act better" .

Source: Journey to the West

A sermon, or a passage, of scripture would be followed by a reflective chant, time for contemplation.

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

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