scripture

noun
UK: /ˈskrɪptʃər/
US: /ˈskrɪptʃər/

  1. The sacred writings of a religion.

    1. The scripture tells people to be kind to each other.
    2. Scholars carefully study ancient scripture to understand its historical context.

  2. A particular passage from sacred writings.

    1. I read a scripture every morning to start my day.
    2. The priest quoted a scripture during the sermon about forgiveness.

Synonyms

canon

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scripture" in English means: The sacred writings of a religion., A particular passage from sacred writings..

The phonetic transcription of "scripture" is /ˈskrɪptʃər/ in British English and /ˈskrɪptʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scripture": canon.

Example usage of "scripture": "The scripture tells people to be kind to each other.". More examples on the page.