Holy Scripture

American

Or Holy Scriptures

noun

Scripture.

Holy Scripture British

noun

another term for Scripture

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Readings from Holy Scripture, congregational hymns, choral anthems and instrumental music.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2016

Readings will be taken from Holy Scripture, seasonal hymns and choral anthems that proclaim God’s love, continued presence and the promised coming of the Messiah.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2016

I can quote the Holy Scripture chapter and verse to prove it.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2015

Quran is the Muslim Holy Scripture -- like the New Testament for Christians or the Old Testament for the Jews.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2011

The doctrine of the Church of England about Holy Scripture is stated in her Sixth and Seventh.

From The Book Of God In The Light Of The Higher Criticism by Foote, G. W. (George William)

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