Scripture Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈskɹɪptʃɝ/

SKRIP-chur

UK

/skɹˈɪptʃɐ/

skrIP-chuh

التعريف

A scripture is a holy or sacred text, especially one in a particular religion such as the Bible, Quran, or Vedas.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually used in religious or formal contexts. Commonly appears as 'the scriptures' (plural), especially when referring to the Bible. Can refer to the holy texts of any religion, not just Christianity.

• Spanish: escritura sagrada - texto sagrado
• Portuguese (BR): escritura sagrada - texto sagrado
• Portuguese (PT): escritura sagrada - texto sagrado
• Chinese (Simplified): 圣经 - 经文
• Chinese (Traditional): 聖經 - 經文
• Hindi: धर्मग्रंथ
• Arabic: الكتاب المقدس - النص المقدس
• Bengali: ধর্মগ্রন্থ
• Russian: священное писание
• Japanese: 聖典
• Vietnamese: kinh thánh - kinh điển (tôn giáo)
• Korean: 성경 - 경전
• Turkish: kutsal metin
• Urdu: مقدس کتاب
• Indonesian: kitab suci

جمل نموذجية

Many people read scripture every day for guidance.

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The Bible is a well-known scripture in Christianity.

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He studies ancient scripture at the university.

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The pastor quoted scripture during the ceremony.

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Different religions have their own set of scriptures.

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Sometimes, people interpret scripture in many ways.

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