Scripture

Meaning

1. A sacred writing or holy book.
2. The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy.
3. A (short) passage or verse from the Bible.
4. An authoritative statement.

Etymology / origin

From Latin scrīptūra (“a writing, scripture”), from scrīptum, the supine of scrībō (“to write”).

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