scripture
noun
scrip·ture
ˈskrip(t)-shər 
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
George SantayanaExamples of scripture in a Sentence
someone who frequently quotes Scripture
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Saturday marks the raising of the Nishan Sahib, known as the Sikh flag, followed by scripture readings that continue throughout the weekend, including the parade Sunday.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
However, based on scripture, that day is not something that one person will know.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
One of the group’s long-standing traditions is to hold its own religious service while camping, complete with scripture reading and singing.
—Tom Cherveny, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
However, based on scripture, that day is not something that one person will know.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
One of the group’s long-standing traditions is to hold its own religious service while camping, complete with scripture reading and singing.
—Tom Cherveny, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Based in New York, Proclaim365 sold baby blankets, T-shirts, bags and household items with the company’s branding and scripture verses.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scripture
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“Scripture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scripture. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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scripture
noun
scrip·ture
ˈskrip-chər
1
a
capitalized
: the books of the Old and New Testaments or of either of them : bible
—often used in plural
b
often capitalized
: a portion of writing from the Bible
2
: the sacred writings of a religion
Etymology
Middle English scripture, Scripture "the books of the Bible," from Latin scriptura (same meaning), from earlier scriptura "the act or product of writing," from scriptus, past participle of scribere "to write" — related to scribe
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