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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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Romans 10:11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 10:11 · retained source text

For the Scripture saith, Whosoeuer beleeueth on him, shall not bee ashamed.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 28.16.

Romans 11:2
God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 11:2 · retained source text

God hath not cast away his people which hee foreknew. Wote yee not what the Scripture saieth of Elias? how hee maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,

Galatians 3:8
And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Galatians 3:8 · retained source text

And the Scripture foreseeing that God would iustifie the heathen through faith, preached before the Gospel vnto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.

1611 marginal noteGen. 12.3.

Galatians 4:30
Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.
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1611 witness · Galatians 4:30 · retained source text

Neuerthelesse, what saith the Scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her sonne: for the son of the bondwoman shall not bee heire with the son of the freewoman.

1611 marginal noteGen. 21.10.

1 Timothy 5:18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 5:18 · retained source text

For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not mousell the oxe that treadeth out the corne: and, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 25.4.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 10.10.

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:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 3:16 · retained source text

All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,

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
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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
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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
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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)