Scriptural
adjective
Related to, based on, or appearing in the scriptures or holy books, like the Bible.
The priest's scriptural references during the sermon were spot-on.
Often appears as...
- scriptural authority
- scriptural text
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Religious
adjective
In accordance with the teachings or principles set out in the scriptures or holy books.
His lifestyle is very scriptural, as he follows all the teachings of the Bible.
Often appears as...
- scriptural teaching
- scriptural guidance
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Related to, based on, or appearing in the scriptures or holy books, like the Bible.
The priest's scriptural references during the sermon were spot-on.
Often appears as...
- scriptural authority
- scriptural text
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
In accordance with the teachings or principles set out in the scriptures or holy books.
His lifestyle is very scriptural, as he follows all the teachings of the Bible.
Often appears as...
- scriptural teaching
- scriptural guidance
Usage tips
Religious
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Texts
Use 'scriptural' when referring to content from sacred books such as the Bible or Quran.
She cited scriptural passages to explain her point.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Discussions
'Scriptural' is often used in serious or formal discussions on religious topics.
The debate focused on scriptural interpretations of justice.
Pro Tip 3/3Religious Authority
'Scriptural' implies a sense of authority or validity in religious contexts.
His scriptural argument was convincing to the congregation.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Texts
Use 'scriptural' when referring to content from sacred books such as the Bible or Quran.
She cited scriptural passages to explain her point.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Discussions
'Scriptural' is often used in serious or formal discussions on religious topics.
The debate focused on scriptural interpretations of justice.
Pro Tip 3/3Religious Authority
'Scriptural' implies a sense of authority or validity in religious contexts.
His scriptural argument was convincing to the congregation.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Texts
Use 'scriptural' when referring to content from sacred books such as the Bible or Quran.
She cited scriptural passages to explain her point.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Discussions
'Scriptural' is often used in serious or formal discussions on religious topics.
The debate focused on scriptural interpretations of justice.
Pro Tip 3/3Religious Authority
'Scriptural' implies a sense of authority or validity in religious contexts.
His scriptural argument was convincing to the congregation.
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Let that family eat." Well, it didn't take me long to realize that racial injustice wasn't the only place that people in the majority were staying quiet. When I'd sit in church and hear some homophobic comment being disguised as something scriptural,
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Let that family eat." Well, it didn't take me long to realize that racial injustice wasn't the only place that people in the majority were staying quiet. When I'd sit in church and hear some homophobic comment being disguised as something scriptural,
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Richard Corliss
American Writer
Noah' is about a man whose mission is to obliterate Earth's past and godfather its future. Replacing the word 'God' with 'Creator' and taking other scriptural liberties, the movie risks confusing those who don't take the Bible literally and alienating those who do.
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George Muller
English Clergyman
To ascertain the Lord's will, we ought to use scriptural means. Prayer, the word of God, and His Spirit should be united together. We should go to the Lord repeatedly in prayer, and ask Him to teach us by His Spirit through His word.
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Ramakrishna
Indian Leader
If you desire to be pure, have firm faith, and slowly go on with your devotional practices without wasting your energy in useless scriptural discussions and arguments. Your little brain will otherwise be muddled.
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Pope Theodoros II
Egyptian Clergyman
Integrating in the society is a fundamental scriptural Christian trait. This integration is a must - moderate constructive integration. All of us, as Egyptians, have to participate.
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John Bytheway
American Author
The topic 'Farm Wisdom' is not a gospel doctrine or scriptural topic, although I found considerable scriptural support for the lessons learned on the farm.
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Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick
American Musician
I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble, but there is no scriptural or historical basis for December 25th actually being the day that Jesus was born.
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Cynthia Ozick
American Novelist
Hebrew in America has a bemusing past. The Puritans, out of scriptural piety, once dreamed of establishing Hebrew as the national language.
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Tom Shadyac
American Comedian
To me, 'Ace Ventura' is as scriptural and sacred as any movie I've ever done because it's childlike.
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Malcolm Boyd
American Clergyman
Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
There is no scriptural basis for segregation.
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Richard Corliss
American Writer
Noah' is about a man whose mission is to obliterate Earth's past and godfather its future. Replacing the word 'God' with 'Creator' and taking other scriptural liberties, the movie risks confusing those who don't take the Bible literally and alienating those who do.
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George Muller
English Clergyman
To ascertain the Lord's will, we ought to use scriptural means. Prayer, the word of God, and His Spirit should be united together. We should go to the Lord repeatedly in prayer, and ask Him to teach us by His Spirit through His word.
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Ramakrishna
Indian Leader
If you desire to be pure, have firm faith, and slowly go on with your devotional practices without wasting your energy in useless scriptural discussions and arguments. Your little brain will otherwise be muddled.
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Pope Theodoros II
Egyptian Clergyman
Integrating in the society is a fundamental scriptural Christian trait. This integration is a must - moderate constructive integration. All of us, as Egyptians, have to participate.
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John Bytheway
American Author
The topic 'Farm Wisdom' is not a gospel doctrine or scriptural topic, although I found considerable scriptural support for the lessons learned on the farm.
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Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick
American Musician
I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble, but there is no scriptural or historical basis for December 25th actually being the day that Jesus was born.
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Cynthia Ozick
American Novelist
Hebrew in America has a bemusing past. The Puritans, out of scriptural piety, once dreamed of establishing Hebrew as the national language.
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Tom Shadyac
American Comedian
To me, 'Ace Ventura' is as scriptural and sacred as any movie I've ever done because it's childlike.
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Malcolm Boyd
American Clergyman
Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
There is no scriptural basis for segregation.
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