scriptural

adjective

scrip·​tur·​al ˈskrip(t)-sh(ə-)rəl How to pronounce scriptural (audio)
: of, relating to, contained in, or according to a sacred writing
especially : biblical
scripturally adverb

Examples of scriptural in a Sentence

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The Messiah is a collection of gnomic scriptural passages that are prophetic in import but offer no story at all. Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 Many practices of reading and scriptural hermeneutics associated with mysticism arose within the context of medieval Christianity, particularly monasticism. Simon Critchley, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 The letter, addressed directly to Muse, was stuffed in a large manila envelope along with three pages of scriptural references. John Blake, CNN, 15 July 2024 These were Christians who longed to live the scriptural mandate to leave no one orphaned. Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for scriptural 

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scriptural was in 1578

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“Scriptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scriptural. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

scriptural

adjective
scrip·​tur·​al ˈskrip-chə-rəl How to pronounce scriptural (audio)
ˈskrip-shrəl
: of, relating to, or agreeing with a sacred writing
especially : biblical
scripturally
adverb
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