C1nounsocietyhistory
US/ˈskrɪp.tʃər/
UK/ˈskrɪp.tʃə/
the holy writings of a religion, such as the Bible or the Quran
In context
Many people read scripture every morning as part of their prayers.
The monks spent years studying the ancient scriptures.
He often quotes scripture to support his arguments.
Words that go with scripture
adjective + noun
- holy scriptureThe priest read from holy scripture.
- sacred scripturesEach religion has its own sacred scriptures.
verb + noun
- quote scriptureHe likes to quote scripture at dinner.
- study scriptureStudents study scripture in the morning classes.
- read scriptureThey read scripture together every Sunday.
- interpret scriptureScholars interpret scripture in different ways.