scriptural

[skrip-cher-uhl]

adjective

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

2. rendered in or related to writing.

ˈscriptural

/ ˈskrɪptʃərəl /

adjective

1. (often capital) of, in accordance with, or based on Scripture

2. of or relating to writing

Other Word Forms

• scripturally adverb
• scripturalness noun
• antiscriptural adjective
• nonscriptural adjective
• pro-Scriptural adjective
• unscriptural adjective
• unscripturally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of scriptural¹

From the Late Latin word scrīptūrālis, dating back to 1635–45. See Scripture, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Eventually, white elites in the South began to defend slavery as a beneficial and even benevolent institution, enlisting the Bible as scriptural support.

From Salon

Citing scriptural commands to seek justice, he said he was speaking out despite the risks to encourage compassion.

From New York Times

“He was a great pope, a marvellous pope. He was able to explain the scriptural matters of faith and also the traditional teachings of the Church,” said Father Callistus Kahale Kabindama, a priest from Zambia.

From Reuters

If the Bible was distorted to justify African enslavement, which I assume you reject, do you ever question the limits of scriptural interpretations to understand the state of affairs today?

From Salon

“But you also get a sharper outcome, and I believe our relationship has reflected that scriptural principle.”

From Seattle Times