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scriptures

Meaning of “scriptures”

The sacred writings.

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21 occurrences21 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 21:42

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Luke 24:27
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
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1611 witness · Luke 24:27 · retained source text

And beginning at Moses, and all the Prophets, hee expounded vnto them in all the Scriptures, the things concerning himselfe.

Luke 24:32
And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
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1611 witness · Luke 24:32 · retained source text

And they said one vnto another, Did not our heart burne within vs, while hee talked with vs by the way, and while hee opened to vs the Scriptures?

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2 Timothy 3:15

the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus