SCRIPTURAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

scriptural

adjective

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as in biblical

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Recent Examples of scriptural The ceremonies will include the singing of the scriptural prophecies concerning the passion and the crucifixion and the singing of the passion proper, followed by the veneration of the cross. — From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 2026 The embassy’s move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem had been celebrated by Christian Zionists, who believe that the return of Jews to their scriptural homeland is a necessary precondition for the Second Coming of Christ. — Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 The My Faith Assistant app helps provide scriptural translations to tens of thousands of users. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 This assertion, though not grounded in any definitive scriptural timeline, resonated widely, particularly among evangelical TikTok users. — Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scriptural

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biblical

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Ibrahimovic’s warning referred to Samson, the biblical figure who lost his strength when Delilah cut his hair.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Falwell championed a vision of America rooted in obedience to biblical authority and conformity with traditional values, placing him in tension with Enlightenment principles like individual rights, rational inquiry, and free thought.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026

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