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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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Romans 1:2
(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
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(Which he had promised afore by his Prophets in the holy Scriptures,)

Romans 15:4
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
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For whatsoeuer things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might haue hope.

Romans 16:26
But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
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But now is made manifest, and by the Scriptures of the Prophets according to the commandement of the euerlasting God, made knowen to all nations for the obedience of faith,

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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