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scripture

Meaning of “scripture”

The sacred writing or writings given by inspiration of God, whether taken collectively or as a particular passage.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604Webster 1828
32 occurrences32 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Daniel 10:21

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James 2:8
If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 2:8 · retained source text

If ye fulfil the royall Law, according to the Scripture, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe, ye doe well.

James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · James 2:23 · retained source text

And the Scripture was fullfiled which saith, Abraham beleeued God, and it was imputed vnto him for righteousnes: and he was called the friend of God.

1611 marginal noteGen. 15.6. rom. 4.3. gal. 3.6.

James 4:5
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · James 4:5 · retained source text

Doe ye thinke that the Scripture saith in vaine, the spirit that dwelleth in vs lusteth to enuy?

1611 marginal noteOr, enuiously.

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2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Acts 1:16

Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

John 10:35

If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

In its primary sense, a writing; any thing written. Appropriately, and by way of distinction, the books of the Old and New Testament; the Bible.

volume 2, leaf 538, column 2 (noun entry, senses 1-2)