Scripture meaning

UK /ˈskrɪptʃə/ US /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/ 2 syllables

Scripture (noun): the sacred writings of the Christian religions.

Scripture has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Scripture as a noun

  1. the sacred writings of the Christian religions
    • he went to carry the Word to the heathen

    Synonyms: Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Word of God, Word

    Type of: sacred text

    Kinds: family Bible, Vulgate, Douay Bible, Authorized Version, Revised Version, New English Bible, American Standard Version, Revised Standard Version

    Related forms: scriptural

  2. any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group

    Synonyms: sacred scripture

    Type of: sacred text

    Kinds: canon

How to pronounce Scripture

Scripture is pronounced /ˈskrɪptʃə/ in British English and /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in RE · 9-letter words

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