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.

Synonyms

  • Bible
  • Christian Bible
  • Book
  • Holy Writ
  • Holy Scripture
  • Word
  • Good Book
  • Word Of God

Hypernyms

  • Sacred Writing
  • Religious Text
  • Religious Writing
  • Sacred Text

Hyponyms

  • Family Bible

Related Words

  • Scriptural (adjective)

Meaning 2

Any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Sacred Scripture

Hypernyms

  • Sacred Writing
  • Religious Text
  • Religious Writing
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