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scripture

Pronunciation: /ˈskrɪptʃə/
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Definition of scripture

noun

[mass noun]
  • (also scriptures) the sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible:passages of scripture the fundamental teachings of the scriptures
  • the sacred writings of a religion other than Christianity.

Origin:

Middle English: from Latin scriptura 'writings', from script- 'written', from the verb scribere

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