Scriptural
['skrɪptʃərəl]
Definition
(a.) Contained in the Scriptures; according to the Scriptures, or sacred oracles; biblical; as, a scriptural doctrine.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Biblical, scripture, of the Scriptures, of the Bible.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Biblical, orthodox, revealed, inspired
ANT:Profane, unrevealed, unorthodox, unbiblical, unscriptural
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Examples
- Every day, now, old Scriptural phrases that never possessed any significance for me before, take to themselves a meaning. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Sam's vein of piety was always uncommonly fervent in his mistress' presence; and he made great capital of scriptural figures and images. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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