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Synonyms for scripture


Grammar : Noun
Spell : skrip-cher
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskrɪp tʃər

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Définition of scripture

Origin :
  • early 14c., "the sacred writings of the Bible;" mid-14c., "a writing, an act of writing, written characters," from Late Latin scriptura "the writings contained in the Bible, a passage from the Bible," in classical Latin "a writing, character, inscription," from scriptus, past participle of scribere "write" (see script (n.)).
  • As in bible : noun holy book; authoritative book
  • As in Holy Bible : noun bible
  • As in prayer book : noun book holding prayers
  • As in scroll : noun rolled sheet, especially a manuscript
  • As in fact : noun verifiable truth; reality
  • As in gospel : noun fact, doctrine
Example sentences :
  • The hymn, the portion of Scripture, and the prayer of Brother Buster.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • So, again, as Scripture asserts (as Alpakhar thinks) in Deut.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • Our knowledge of Scripture must then be looked for in Scripture only.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • There was no need for this cause to change the text of Scripture.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • All such information should, as I have said, be contained in the "history" of Scripture.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • The use of a Scripture lesson is, of course, optional with the pastor.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • In scripture we are furnished with illustrations of this diversified operation.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • These illusions spring from misinterpretation of Scripture language.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • Sir, you have left out the very idea which contains the sense of that Scripture.
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • We find no other means mentioned in Scripture, and therefore must not invent any.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part I] » by Benedict of Spinoza

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