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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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John 19:24
They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 19:24 · retained source text

They said therefore among themselues, Let not vs rent it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall bee: that the Scripture might bee fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the souldiers did.

1611 marginal notePsal. 22.18

John 19:28
¶ After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 19:28 · retained source text

¶ After this, Iesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

1611 marginal notePsal. 69.12.

John 19:36
For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 19:36 · retained source text

For these things were done, that the Scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

1611 marginal noteNum. 9.12. exod. 12.46.

1611 marginal notePsa. 34.21

John 19:37
And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 19:37 · retained source text

And againe another Scripture saith, They shall looke on him whom they piersed.

1611 marginal noteZach. 12.10.

John 20:9
For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 20:9 · retained source text

For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that hee must rise againe from the dead.

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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 1:16 · retained source text

Men and brethren, This Scripture must needs haue beene fulfilled, which the holy Ghost by the mouth of Dauid spake before concerning Iudas, which was guide to them y t took Iesus.

1611 marginal notePsal.41.9.

Acts 8:32
The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Acts 8:32 · retained source text

The place of the Scripture, which hee read, was this, Hee was led as a sheepe to the slaughter, & like a Lambe dumbe before the shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

1611 marginal noteEsay. 53.7.

Acts 8:35
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Acts 8:35 · retained source text

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached vnto him Iesus.

Romans 9:17
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Romans 9:17 · retained source text

For the Scripture saith vnto Pharaoh, Euen for this same purpose haue I raised thee vp, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my Name might bee declared throughout all the earth.

1611 marginal noteExod 9.16.

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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)