Definition of "scripture" []

• A sacred writing or book. (noun)
• An authoritative statement. (noun)

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• "Walking, in scripture, is put for the course and tenour of the conversation, which must be new."
• "Ignorance of the scripture is the rise of abundance of mischief."
• "The first ten verses of that chapter (as the scripture is always the best commentary upon itself) are the best explication of the fifth verse of this epistle of Jude."