1. the sacred writings of a religion, especially the Bible in Christianity
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific religious texts

Examples

• The pastor quoted from the scriptures during his sermon.
• She studies the scriptures every morning as part of her devotional practice.
• Many world religions have their own scriptures that guide their beliefs.
• The ancient scriptures contain wisdom that has been passed down for centuries.
• Students in the theology class analyzed different interpretations of the scriptures.
• The scriptures provide comfort and guidance to millions of believers worldwide.