noun
Uncommon
Scripture
SKRIHPT-shuh
Scripture (noun) means the sacred texts of a religion, especially the Bible in Christianity. Example: “The preacher quoted a passage of scripture during the sermon.”
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
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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.
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What does “Scripture” mean?
The word “Scripture” means the sacred texts of a religion, especially the Bible in Christianity. In plain terms, a holy text, especially the Bible, or a specific passage from one.
How do you pronounce “Scripture”?
“Scripture” is pronounced SKRIHPT-shuh (/ˈskɹɪpt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scripture” in a sentence?
Here is “Scripture” used in a sentence: “The preacher quoted a passage of scripture during the sermon.”
What part of speech is “Scripture”?
“Scripture” is a noun.
Where does the word “Scripture” come from?
The word “Scripture” comes from Latin. From Latin scrīptūra ("a writing"), from scrībere ("to write") — originally meaning simply "something written," narrowed over time to mean holy writings specifically.
Is “Scripture” a common word?
“Scripture” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Scripture” have?
“Scripture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sacred texts of a religion, especially the Bible in Christianity.
What is the difference between Scripture and a scripture?
"Scripture" often refers broadly to the sacred texts of a religion, especially the Bible in Christianity, while "a scripture" can refer to one specific verse or passage from a holy book. The capitalized form is more common when referring to an entire sacred text as a whole.
Is Scripture the same as the Bible?
In Christianity, Scripture usually refers to the Bible, but the term "scripture" more generally applies to the sacred texts of any religion, not just Christianity. Other faiths have their own scriptures, such as the Quran or the Torah.
When is "scripture" capitalized?
"Scripture" is typically capitalized when referring to a religion's sacred texts as a whole, similar to a proper noun, but it may appear lowercase when used more generally or when referring to an individual passage.
