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I do think there's a difference between what a religious leader says and does and what a public official or legislator does. But there's no question that a lot of our legal underpinnings find a good bit of their foundations in the Scriptures.
Bob Casey, Jr.

Meaning of "Scriptures" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCRIPTURES

Scriptures  [ˈskrɪptʃəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCRIPTURES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scriptures is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCRIPTURES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scriptures

Religious text

Religious texts, also known as scripture, scriptures, holy writ, or holy books, are the texts which various religious traditions consider to be sacred, or central to their religious tradition. Many religions and spiritual movements believe that their sacred texts are divinely or supernaturally revealed or inspired.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCRIPTURES


Archers
ˈɑːtʃəz
bleachers
ˈbliːtʃəz
butcher´s
ˈbʊtʃəz
dentures
ˈdentʃəz
features
ˈfiːtʃəz
futures
ˈfjuːtʃəz
gnashers
ˈnæʃəz
haberdasher´s
ˈhæbəˌdæʃəz
indentures
ɪnˈdɛntʃəz
pictures
ˈpɪktʃəz
publishers
ˈpʌblɪʃəz
raptures
ˈræptʃəz
Weightwatchers
ˈweɪtˌwɒtʃəz

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCRIPTURES

attendance figures
death futures
facts and figures
financial futures
half measures
index futures
interest-rate futures
library pictures
manufactures
measures
plumbing fixtures
population figures
sales figures
significant figures
the Coal Measures
the pictures
trade figures
unemployment figures
viewing figures
weights and measures

Synonyms and antonyms of Scriptures in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «SCRIPTURES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «Scriptures» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of Scriptures

Translation of «Scriptures» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCRIPTURES

Find out the translation of Scriptures to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Scriptures from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Scriptures» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

圣经
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Escrituras
570 millions of speakers

English

Scriptures
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शास्त्रों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكتب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Писание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Escrituras
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধর্মগ্রন্থ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Écritures
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kitab Suci
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schriften
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

聖書
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성경
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kitab Suci
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kinh Thánh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शास्त्रवचने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kutsal Kitap
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Sacra Scrittura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pismo Święte
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Письмо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scripturi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Γραφές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Skrif
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skrifterna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Skriftene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Scriptures

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRIPTURES»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRIPTURES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Scriptures

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10 QUOTES WITH «SCRIPTURES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Scriptures.
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Eden Ahbez
Now Heaven and Earth are older than the temples, and older than the Scriptures.
2
Saint Ambrose
Nothing escapes God's knowledge. This is proved by the witness of the Scriptures and the analogy of the sun, which, although created, yet by its light or heat enters into all things.
3
Francis Atterbury
They who are not induced to believe and live as they ought by those discoveries which God hath made in Scriptures would stand out against any evidence whatever, even that of a messenger sent express from the other world.
4
Bono
Jesus isn't lettin' you off the hook. The Scriptures don't let you off the hook so easily... When people say, you know, 'Good teacher', 'Prophet', 'Really nice guy' ... this is not how Jesus thought of Himself.
5
Edward McKendree Bounds
The Scriptures bear ample and continuous evidence that the faith of the resurrection of the body lies in the faith that Jesus Christ died and rose again.
6
Sydney Carter
Scriptures and creeds may come to seem incredible, but faith will still go dancing on.
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Bob Casey, Jr.
I do think there's a difference between what a religious leader says and does and what a public official or legislator does. But there's no question that a lot of our legal underpinnings find a good bit of their foundations in the Scriptures.
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Bob Casey, Jr.
Sometimes I, as a public official, turn to Scripture or hymns - especially hymns, because sometimes we Catholics don't have the Scriptures memorized like we should - to help me explain a public policy position or an idea or to be able to articulate it better when you're talking about justice or mercy or compassion.
9
Francis Chan
When I read the statements of Christ, there seems to be this urgency and intensity. I guess that's what I get out of it when I read the tone of the Scriptures, which is very different from the tone of our culture.
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Francis Chan
I want to help people understand how to study the Scriptures with other people, to give them an overview of Scripture and assume that by understanding the Scriptures better, the Holy Spirit will bring to mind the right stories, the right teachings.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCRIPTURES»

Discover the use of Scriptures in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Scriptures and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Lost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It into the New ...
We may think of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament as the only sacred writings of the early Christians, but this is not at all the case.
Bart D. Ehrman, 2003
2
Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses
In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps readers delve into the Bible and use practical tools ...
Ron Rhodes, 2009
3
Early Daoist Scriptures
This book provides a much-needed introduction to Daoism for students of religion and is a welcome addition for scholars wishing to explore Daoist sacred literature.
Stephen R. Bokenkamp, 1997
4
Anthology of World Scriptures
The text presents scripture readings in context, providing students with a framework that shows how each religion is actually practiced today, as well as its history, teachings, organization, ethics and rituals.
Robert Van Voorst, 2007
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GW Pray the Scriptures Bible Hardcover
This first-of-its-kind Bible combines the full text of GOD'S WORD Translation with more than 4,500 prayers to pray alongside the Scriptures that inspired them.
Kevin Johnson, 2012
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Hindu Scriptures
Spanning more than two thousand years, the range of selections in this book include arcane hymns of the ancient Aryans, prescriptions governing every aspect of the daily life of the orthodox, and sensual poetry.
Dominic Goodall, 1996
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Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse
This is a practical, down-to-earth book geared to help people escape from the clutches of churches that abuse and manipulate.
Mary Alice Chrnalogar, 2010
8
The Nag Hammadi Scriptures
This volume also features introductory essays and extensive notes to help readers understand the context and significance of these texts that have revolutionized the study of early Christianity and ancient religious thought.
Marvin W. Meyer, James M. Robinson, 2010
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Unlocking the Scriptures: Three Steps to Personal Bible Study
This book will lead the reader through the inductive Bible study process, showing how to study the Bible for oneself. With this tool, Christians can learn to apply God's Word to their lives as His Spirit leads them.
Hans Finzel, 2003
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Exploring the Scriptures: An Overview of the Bible from ...
"John Phillips writes with enthusiasm and clarity, . . . cutting through the confusion and heretical dangers associated with Bible interpretation." —Moody Magazine
John Phillips, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCRIPTURES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Scriptures is used in the context of the following news items.
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Not averse to include other scriptures in syllabus: Sharma
"The message given out in different scriptures is same, that of peace, love, brotherhood and compassion. India is a pluralistic society, where people of different ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
2
Father's Day Bible Verses 2015: 15 Scriptures About Fatherhood …
Father's Day as it's known today began July 19, 1910, when the governor of the state of Washington proclaimed the first Father's Day holiday. Pixabay/Creative ... «International Business Times, Jun 15»
3
From Buddhist scriptures to tapes: Japan's versatile washi paper
For 1,300 years, Japanese paper from the tiny town of Ogawa has fulfilled myriad needs -- from the material for Buddhist scriptures to balloon bombs sent to ... «Hindustan Times, Jun 15»
4
New readings of scriptures essential: religious scholar
The spiritual challenges of man changes from time to time and that calls for periodic reinterpretations and newer readings of scriptures and religious texts, says ... «The Hindu, Apr 15»
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Congress criticism on ordinances like devil quoting scriptures: BJP's …
"Congress party criticising the ordinance route is like a devil quoting scriptures. Their record is worse. They have issued ordinances umpteen number of times. «Times of India, Apr 15»
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Letter of Recommendation: The Gnostic Scriptures
Hoping to understand the purpose of our situation, I visit possessors of maxims and scriptures. Most of them are kind to me. I love the ritualistic gorgeousness of ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
7
Scriptures committee announces 'exciting developments' in standard …
The First Presidency announced March 18 the publication of the Kosraean Book of Mormon — the first book of scripture available in that language — on LDS.org ... «Deseret News, Mar 15»
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Indian Scriptures Mention Gravity 1500 Years Before Isaac Newton …
The 71-year-old Padma Vibhushan awardee said the Indian Vedas and ancient scriptures also had information on metallurgy, algebra, astronomy, maths, ... «NDTV, Feb 15»
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Have Scriptures Become a Political Weapon in the Hands of …
Have the sacred Scriptures become a political weapon in the hands of religious hypocrites? Could it be that those who most loudly proclaim, "The Bible says! «Charisma News, Jan 15»
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The Hindu Scriptures: Perennial Sources of Wisdom
India is truly a phenomenon worth pondering over. It is not a mere expanse of square miles, it is a living, thriving entity forged by the will of countless millions and ... «Huffington Post, Dec 14»

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