holy scripture

noun
UK: /ˌhəʊ.li ˈskrɪp.tʃər/
US: /ˌhoʊ.li ˈskrɪp.tʃɚ/

  1. The holy book of Christianity, the Bible.

    1. We read from Holy Scripture during the church service. [ ] [ ]
    2. The preacher based his sermon on a passage from Holy Scripture, emphasizing its relevance to modern life. [ ] [ ]

  2. The sacred writings of a religion.

    1. Muslims revere the Holy Scripture of Islam. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many religions claim to have a Holy Scripture that guides their followers' beliefs and actions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bible holy writ

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "holy scripture" in English means: The holy book of Christianity, the Bible., The sacred writings of a religion..

The phonetic transcription of "holy scripture" is /ˌhəʊ.li ˈskrɪp.tʃər/ in British English and /ˌhoʊ.li ˈskrɪp.tʃɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holy scripture": bible, holy writ.

Example usage of "holy scripture": "We read from Holy Scripture during the church service.". More examples on the page.