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单词 scriptural
释义

scriptural

adjective

scrip·​tur·​al ˈskrip(t)-sh(ə-)rəl How to pronounce scriptural (audio)
: of, relating to, contained in, or according to a sacred writing
especially : biblical
scripturally adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web These scriptural traditions divide the pregnancy timeline into stages. Zahra Ayubi, The Conversation, 8 July 2022 Could employees who question scriptural historicity or undergoing a faith crisis talk to their bishops without being worried about job security? The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 The answer to the question depends on what kinds of Islamic sources, scriptural, legal or ethical, are applied to this contemporary issue by people of varying levels of authority, expertise or religious observance. Zahra Ayubi, The Conversation, 8 July 2022 Some members say church leaders should make more vigorous statements about the environment because of scriptural commands to be good stewards of the earth. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 This is most explicit when the basis of the law is scriptural. Marilynne Robinson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Discerning readers can account for the humanity of scriptural authors who, though inspired, were not devoid of biases and blind spots. The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 July 2022 The office of cardinal — unlike that of pope, bishop, priest, or deacon — has no scriptural or dogmatic basis, but is instead a practical creation of the church. Grayson Quay, The Week, 7 June 2022 By 2020, however, Lee was a full-throated supporter, even once comparing Trump to Captain Moroni, a scriptural hero in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

scriptural

adjective

as in biblical

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • biblical
  • sanctified
  • sacral
  • consecrated
  • holy
  • consecrate
  • spiritual
  • sacrosanct
  • sacred
  • liturgical
  • religious
  • sacramental
  • blessed
  • ritual
  • blest
  • ceremonial
  • hallowed
  • revered
  • worshipped
  • enshrined
  • adored
  • priestly
  • glorified
  • venerated
  • worshiped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • secular
  • earthly
  • temporal
  • worldly
  • nonreligious
  • unspiritual
  • mundane
  • profane
  • unconsecrated
  • unhallowed
  • desacralized
  • deconsecrated
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