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

Synonyms

• Bible
• Book
• Good Book
• Holy Writ

Examples of scripture in a Sentence

someone who frequently quotes Scripture

Recent Examples on the Web

Pastors on Sunday after the shooting and Christian users online also cited scripture as evidence that God had spared Trump. —Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 16 July 2024

Organizations such as Green Faith and the Creation Care Task Force cite Biblical scripture to promote environmental stewardship as a sacred duty. —Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 10 July 2024

Sci-fi is not a classic Tollywood genre by any means, and a captivating story that incorporates Hindu scriptures is something audiences haven’t seen. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024

All that stuff about loving thy neighbor was a mistake and will now be stricken from the scripture. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin scriptura, from Latin, act or product of writing, from scriptus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Kids Definition

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