scriptural
adjective
scrip·tur·al
ˈskrip(t)-sh(ə-)rəl 
: of, relating to, contained in, or according to a sacred writing
especially
: biblical
scripturally
adverb
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This assertion, though not grounded in any definitive scriptural timeline, resonated widely, particularly among evangelical TikTok users.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In one famous example, the Baptist lay preacher William Miller declared that by his scriptural calculations, the Second Advent of Christ would occur at some point in 1843 or 1844 — a belief that exploded in popularity across the U.S. as those years drew near.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The report also examines platforms that go beyond simple scriptural guidance.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Those parents argued the law forces religion onto their children and creates a coercive school environment.
Act 573 requires the scriptural displays to be a minimum of 16 by 20 inches in size and hung in a conspicuous place in each classroom and library.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In one famous example, the Baptist lay preacher William Miller declared that by his scriptural calculations, the Second Advent of Christ would occur at some point in 1843 or 1844 — a belief that exploded in popularity across the U.S. as those years drew near.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The report also examines platforms that go beyond simple scriptural guidance.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Those parents argued the law forces religion onto their children and creates a coercive school environment.
Act 573 requires the scriptural displays to be a minimum of 16 by 20 inches in size and hung in a conspicuous place in each classroom and library.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Scriptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scriptural. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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scriptural
adjective
scrip·tur·al
ˈskrip-chə-rəl
ˈskrip-shrəl
: of, relating to, or agreeing with a sacred writing
especially
: biblical
scripturally
adverb
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