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scripture

noun scrip·ture \ˈskrip(t)-shər\

Scripture : the books of either the Old Testament or the New Testament or of both : the Bible

scriptures : the sacred writings of a religion

Full Definition of SCRIPTURE

a (1) capitalized : the books of the Bible —often used in plural (2) often capitalized : a passage from the Bible

b : a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative

: something written <the primitive man's awe for any scripture — George Santayana>

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Middle English, from Late Latin scriptura, from Latin, act or product of writing, from scriptus

First Known Use: 14th century

SCRIPTURE Defined for Kids

noun scrip·ture \ˈskrip-chər\

cap : bible 1

: writings sacred to a religious group

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