Scripture (Noun)
Meaning 1
The sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pastor's sermon was based on a passage from scripture that emphasized the importance of forgiveness.
- She spent hours each day studying scripture and praying for guidance.
- The missionaries traveled to remote villages to share the scripture with people who had never heard of Christianity.
- The scripture reading at the wedding ceremony was a beautiful expression of the couple's commitment to each other.
- The theologian spent years interpreting the scripture and writing commentaries on its meaning.
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Meaning 2
Any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.