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Noun: scripture  skreepchu(r)
  1. Any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
    - sacred scripture
Noun: Scripture
  1. The sacred writings of the Christian religions
    - Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Word of God, Word

Derived forms: scriptures, Scriptures

See also: scriptural

Type of: religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing

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