Synonyms for
Scriptures
Definition
The sacred writings of a religion.
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Common collocations
- holy scriptures
- sacred scriptures
- ancient scriptures
- scriptures of Islam
- scriptures of Christianity
- scriptures of Judaism
- study the scriptures
Word family
noun scripture
Usage note
Scriptures typically refers to the collection of texts considered sacred by a religion. It is usually used in the plural form and is a formal term.
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Example sentences
- The scriptures offer guidance on how to live a good life.
- She finds comfort in reading the scriptures when she's feeling down.
- The preacher often quotes from the scriptures during his sermons.
- The scriptures are full of wisdom and inspiration.
- My grandmother reads the scriptures every day before breakfast.
Quotes
The scriptures were written not to make us scholars, but to make us saints. - St. Jerome
The scriptures teach us the best way of living, the noblest way of suffering, and the most comfortable way of dying. - John Flavel
The scriptures are a storehouse of delights. - Charles Spurgeon