Scripture
Translation of "scripture" into Russian
scripture
NounUK
/ˈskrɪp.tʃə/
US
/ˈskrɪp.tʃɚ/
scriptures pl
The ancient scripture was discovered in the ruins.
Древнее писание было обнаружено в руинах.
священное писание
Many people find comfort in reading the scripture.
Многие люди находят утешение в чтении священного писания.
Definitions
scripture
NounUK
/ˈskrɪp.tʃə/
US
/ˈskrɪp.tʃɚ/
The sacred writings of a religion.
The Bible is considered the holy scripture of Christianity.
A passage from a sacred text.
He read a scripture from the Quran during the ceremony.
Any text or statement regarded as authoritative or foundational, especially outside a religious context.
For many programmers, the original Unix manuals are scripture.
scripture
AdjectiveUK
/ˈskrɪp.tʃə/
US
/ˈskrɪp.tʃɚ/
Relating to or concerned with scripture.
They organized a scripture discussion group at the university.
Scripture
Proper nounThe Christian Bible, regarded as a single, authoritative text (usually capitalized).
She reads Scripture every morning before breakfast.
Idioms and phrases
holy scripture
The teachings in the holy scripture are central to the religion.
священное писание
Учения в священном писании являются центральными для религии.
interpretation of scripture
Different scholars offer various interpretations of scripture.
толкование писания
Разные ученые предлагают различные толкования писания.
scripture reading
During the service, there was a scripture reading.
чтение писания
Во время службы было чтение писания.
scripture study
They have a weekly scripture study group.
изучение писания
У них есть еженедельная группа по изучению писания.