scriptural
pronunciation
How to pronounce scriptural in British English:
UK ['skrɪptʃərəl]
How to pronounce scriptural in American English:
US [ˈskrɪptʃərəl]
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- Adjective:
- of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
- written or relating to writing
Word Origin
- scriptural (adj.)
- 1640s, from Modern Latin scripturalis, from Latin scriptura (see scripture). Related: Scripturally.
Example
- 1. This theological approach is not without scriptural roots .
- 2. The psalms are another resource for scriptural prayer for kids .
- 3. Some indian names had crept incongruously among the scriptural and classical references .
- 4. He challenged his opponents to support their case with scriptural evidence .
- 5. A short scriptural passage read after the psalms in certain church services .