scriptural

[ skrip-cher-uhl ]

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adjective

(sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or in accordance with sacred writings, especially the Scriptures.
rendered in or related to writing.

Origin of scriptural

From the Late Latin word scrīptūrālis, dating back to 1635–45. See Scripture, -al¹

Other words from scriptural

scrip·tur·al·ly, adverb
scrip·tur·al·ness, noun
an·ti·scrip·tur·al, adjective
non·scrip·tur·al, adjective
pro-Scrip·tur·al, adjective
un·scrip·tur·al, adjective
un·scrip·tur·al·ly, adverb

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How to use scriptural in a sentence

The scriptural Moses is defined by his frailties, his inability to act.
Meet Moses the Swashbuckling Israelite | James Romm | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The examination morphed into a far-reaching conversation between Bryan and Darrow on scriptural interpretation.
The Scopes Monkey Trial 2.0: It’s Not About the Stupid Science-Deniers | Michael Schulson | July 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Here is one place where I wish liberals were more conversant and comfortable speaking in religious and scriptural contexts.
About Mourdock's Theology | Michael Tomasky | October 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Did it take a crucial bit of scriptural or intellectual evidence in addition to your personal experience?
Bishop Gene Robinson on His New Book ‘God Believes in Love’ & More | David Sessions | September 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
He admitted that he uses a version of the "Inconvenient Truth" slide show that is "filled with scriptural references."
Blame the Smug Climate Warriors | Thaddeus Russell | December 19, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST

But to rulers possessed of scriptural qualifications, cordial obedience is due.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
In order that the Church may act in character, her procedure in regard to the election of pastors and elders, must be scriptural.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
The government itself, though for certain ends it applies the oath, is not scriptural.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
The sufferings of the patriarch Job form the subject of a few of these scriptural illustrations.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry Withrow
For each or either of these extra-scriptural Articles of Faith the preceding Aphorism supplies a safe criterion.
Aids to Reflection | Samuel Taylor Coleridge

British Dictionary definitions for scriptural

scriptural

/ (ˈskrɪptʃərəl) /

adjective

(often capital) of, in accordance with, or based on Scripture
of or relating to writing

Derived forms of scriptural

scripturally, adverb

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