scriptural

[ skrip-cher-uhl ]

adjective

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or in accordance with sacred writings, especially the Scriptures.
2. rendered in or related to writing.

ˈscriptural

/ ˈskrɪptʃərəl /

adjective

1. often capital of, in accordance with, or based on Scripture
2. of or relating to writing

Derived Forms

• ˈscripturally, adverb

Other Words From

• scriptur·al·ly adverb
• scriptur·al·ness noun
• anti·scriptur·al adjective
• non·scriptur·al adjective
• pro-Scriptur·al adjective
• un·scriptur·al adjective
• un·scriptur·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of scriptural¹

From the Late Latin word scrīptūrālis, dating back to 1635–45. See Scripture, -al ¹

Example Sentences

The scriptural Moses is defined by his frailties, his inability to act.

From The Daily Beast

The examination morphed into a far-reaching conversation between Bryan and Darrow on scriptural interpretation.

From The Daily Beast

Here is one place where I wish liberals were more conversant  and comfortable speaking in religious and scriptural contexts.

From The Daily Beast

Did it take a crucial bit of scriptural or intellectual evidence in addition to your personal experience?

From The Daily Beast

He admitted that he uses a version of the "Inconvenient Truth" slide show that is "filled with scriptural references."

From The Daily Beast

But to rulers possessed of scriptural qualifications, cordial obedience is due.

From Project Gutenberg

In order that the Church may act in character, her procedure in regard to the election of pastors and elders, must be scriptural.

From Project Gutenberg

The government itself, though for certain ends it applies the oath, is not scriptural.

From Project Gutenberg

The sufferings of the patriarch Job form the subject of a few of these scriptural illustrations.

From Project Gutenberg

For each or either of these extra-scriptural Articles of Faith the preceding Aphorism supplies a safe criterion.

From Project Gutenberg