Scripture
/ˈskrɪp.tʃər/noun
Sacred writings of a religion.
Did you know?The term 'Scripture' originates from Latin, where it was used not just for religious texts, but also for the act of writing itself, hinting at the magical power of the written word.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*skrībh-
“to cut or to scratch, relating to the act of writing.”
Latin
Latin
scriptura
“that which is written, a writing, derived from 'scribere' meaning to write.”
Old French
Old French
scripture
“the act of writing or a written document, often referring to sacred texts.”
Middle English
Middle English
scripture
“a term for sacred writings, especially the Bible.”
Modern English
English
scripture
“texts regarded as sacred or authoritative in a particular religion.”
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