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scriptural

adjective

Definition of scripturalnext
as in biblical

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Recent Examples of scriptural The ceremonies will include the singing of the scriptural prophecies concerning the passion and the crucifixion and the singing of the passion proper, followed by the veneration of the cross. — From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for scriptural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scriptural
biblical
Adjective
  • These ancient trumpets, usually made of a ram’s horn, date to the biblical period.
    — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Repent and repair Rather than browbeating people into repentance, the Ne’ilah service’s strategy is to boost them up into it, playing upon the biblical idea of the grandeur of humanity.
    — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of biblical

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“Scriptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scriptural. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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