How to Use scripture in a Sentence

scripture

noun
Definition of scripturenext
  • Next to the scripture are two godly hands cradling a truck.
    — Andrew Kay, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Each one bears a scripture on the inside of the temple.
    — Taylor Telford, Washington Post, 30 July 2023
  • How in the world can there be any science in scripture?
    — John D'anna, azcentral, 16 Feb. 2020
  • Grace believes the page from the Book of Kevin is indeed scripture.
    — Michael Sebastian, Esquire, 1 May 2017
  • The event will also feature a scripture reading and the singing of a hymn.
    — Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Fill your mind with scripture and quote it to yourself.
    — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 14 Sep. 2019
  • In the Tool canon, respect is awarded to any and all scripture.
    — Kelly Dearmore, Dallas News, 23 Jan. 2020
  • The kids whose mother handed out scripture mints at the front door.
    — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2021
  • Lorraine taught her daughter to read the scriptures at a young age.
    — orlandosentinel.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • The Bhagwad Geeta is one of the most revered scriptures of Hinduism.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2023
  • What’s meant to harm you, as the scripture says, ended up working for good.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 29 Sep. 2021
  • The women will be portrayed in their roles in scripture.
    — Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune, 6 Mar. 2021
  • What does the 'mark of the beast' scripture in Revelation say?
    — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2021
  • At the center of the room is the Adi Granth, a handwritten volume of the sacred scripture of Sikhism.
    — New York Times, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Pastors from across the region led the group in prayer and scripture readings.
    — Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 July 2020
  • The scripture John 3:17 – which tells of God sending His son to save the world, not condemn it – is painted on the wall.
    — Amicia Ramsey, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Here is where art—including the art of scripture—has its use.
    — Christopher Beha, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019
  • All ages are invited for a fun evening of scripture and song.
    — Courant Community, 18 Dec. 2017
  • To worship…, to sing praises through hymns, to listen to scripture and to share meals.
    — Rev. Elizabeth L. Greene, idahostatesman, 5 May 2017
  • These begin with scripture and end with a word of advice.
    — Olivia Nuzzi, Daily Intelligencer, 22 June 2017
  • In the scripture, God placed a rainbow in the sky as a symbol of hope for Noah and his family.
    — Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • One of three scripture readings was from Ezekiel 33:7-9.
    — Jesse Leavenworth, Courant Community, 10 Sep. 2017
  • The class on the Psalms strayed off topic to a discussion of scripture set to music.
    — Kristin E. Holmes, The Seattle Times, 15 Dec. 2017
  • With a sea of solemn faces looking on, Muhammad read a short scripture passage from the Quran.
    — Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2021
  • But the overall message likely lies in the obscure Bible scripture that opens the film: Nahum 3:6.
    — Essence, 22 July 2022
  • Are the scriptures whispered so not to interfere with the clang of the collection plate?
    — Kansascity, kansascity.com, 3 May 2017
  • Then and there, Truman reached for American scripture—the Bill of Rights.
    — Jon Meacham, Town & Country, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Some rabbis over the centuries didn’t like it because it wasn’t called for in scripture.
    — Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2023
  • But his friends, with hearts softened by Linus’ recitation of scripture, come to his aid.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Francis has frequently used social media to share passages of scripture, reflections on his faith and his opinions of world events since becoming the head of the Catholic Church in 2013.
    — Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024

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