noun
Scripture
SKRIHPT-shuh
noun
1
The sacred texts of a religion, especially the Bible in Christianity.
"The preacher quoted a passage of scripture during the sermon."
"She studied scripture every morning before school."
2
A specific verse or passage from a holy book.
"He read a scripture at the funeral service."
How to Use Scripture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA holy text, especially the Bible, or a specific passage from one.
Common pairings
quote scripture
read a scripture
according to scripture
Word Forms
Scriptures plural, scriptures plural
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Etymology
From Latin scrīptūra ("a writing"), from scrībere ("to write") — originally meaning simply "something written," narrowed over time to mean holy writings specifically.