scriptural

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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
  • That biblical idea, alongside Twain’s notion of history rhyming, also explains Burns’ pursuit of an evergreen quality in his documentaries.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That causes political friction with some ultra-Orthodox communities in traditional dress, whose sons have typically eschewed military service for biblical study.
    Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Scriptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scriptural. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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