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Scriptural

[ ˈskrɪptʃ(ə)rəl ]

Adjective

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religion

Relating to or consisting of scriptures. Pertaining to sacred writings or books.

Synonyms

divine, holy, sacred

Examples of usage

The church follows scriptural teachings.
The scriptural text is considered holy.

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literature

In accordance with the scriptures of a particular religion or belief system.

Synonyms

canonical, doctrinal, orthodox

Examples of usage

His interpretation of the text was scriptural.
The story had a scriptural basis.

Translations

Translations of the word "Scriptural" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escritural

🇮🇳 शास्त्रीय

🇩🇪 schriftlich

🇮🇩 kitab

🇺🇦 писемний

🇵🇱 pisemny

🇯🇵 聖書の

🇫🇷 scripturaire

🇪🇸 escritural

🇹🇷 kutsal yazıya ilişkin

🇰🇷 성경의

🇸🇦 كتابي

🇨🇿 písemný

🇸🇰 písomný

🇨🇳 书面的

🇸🇮 pisni

🇮🇸 ritningar

🇰🇿 жазбаша

🇬🇪 წერილობითი

🇦🇿 yazılı

🇲🇽 escritural

Etymology

The word 'scriptural' originates from the late Middle English word 'scripturalis', which is derived from the Latin word 'scripturalis', meaning 'pertaining to writings'. The term has been used to describe texts considered sacred or authoritative within various religious traditions.