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[ skrip-cher-uhl ] / ˈskrɪp tʃər əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scriptural ON THESAURUS.COM
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 scripturalFrom the Late Latin word scrīptūrālis, dating back to 1635–45. See Scripture, -al1 OTHER WORDS FROM scripturalscrip·tur·al·ly, adverbscrip·tur·al·ness, nounan·ti·scrip·tur·al, adjectivenon·scrip·tur·al, adjective pro-Scrip·tur·al, adjectiveun·scrip·tur·al, adjectiveun·scrip·tur·al·ly, adverb Words nearby scripturalscript girl, scripting language, script kiddie, scriptorium, script reader, scriptural, Scripture, scriptwriter, scrive board, scrivener, scrobble Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scripturalThe scriptural Moses is defined by his frailties, his inability to act. Meet Moses the Swashbuckling Israelite|James Romm|December 14, 2014|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|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|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|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|DAILY BEAST Do we not have irreconcilable contradictions in these Scriptural passages? The Syrian Christ|Abraham Mitrie Rihbany In the very beginning of the Scriptural books we find a reference to the Pethen. Bible Animals;|J. G. Wood Besides this he wrote some dramas on scriptural subjects, and an account of the trial and death of Sir John Oldcastle. A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature|John W. Cousin But the Snake, proud of his ancient eminence in Scriptural history, was strictly orthodox, and did not accept the scientific view. Fantastic Fables|Ambrose Bierce This scriptural reference came in so aptly that I could see several ladies nodding complacently. A Woman of Genius|Mary Austin
British Dictionary definitions for scriptural
adjective(often capital) of, in accordance with, or based on Scripture of or relating to writing Derived forms of scripturalscripturally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to scripturalcanonical, divine, holy, religious, sacred |