scriptural
adjective
scrip·tur·al
ˈskrip(t)-sh(ə-)rəl 
: of, relating to, contained in, or according to a sacred writing
scripturally
adverb
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Buddhism originated in India, and Buddhist scriptures are supposed to be the words of the Buddha, so the Blood Bowl Scripture was not included in official scriptural catalogs.
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The embassy’s move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem had been celebrated by Christian Zionists, who believe that the return of Jews to their scriptural homeland is a necessary precondition for the Second Coming of Christ.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The My Faith Assistant app helps provide scriptural translations to tens of thousands of users.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
This assertion, though not grounded in any definitive scriptural timeline, resonated widely, particularly among evangelical TikTok users.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The embassy’s move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem had been celebrated by Christian Zionists, who believe that the return of Jews to their scriptural homeland is a necessary precondition for the Second Coming of Christ.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The My Faith Assistant app helps provide scriptural translations to tens of thousands of users.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
This assertion, though not grounded in any definitive scriptural timeline, resonated widely, particularly among evangelical TikTok users.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Scriptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scriptural. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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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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