scripture
gb/skɹˈɪpt͡ʃɚ/ us/skɹˈɪpt͡ʃɚ/
B1
Englisch
~ 4800
szentírás, szent iratok, szentírási rész, igehely
NOMEN
B1
1
szentírás
B2
szent iratok
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] reads [the/this] scripture
She spends an hour each morning reading scripture.
Minden reggel egy órán át a Szentírást olvassa.
The priest quoted scripture during his sermon.
A pap a prédikációja közben a Szentírásból idézett.
Many scholars study ancient scripture to understand early civilizations.
Scripture plays a central role in their daily worship.
He found comfort in the words of scripture.
Beispiele für Lernende
I read scripture every Sunday.
Minden vasárnap a Szentírást olvasom.
He studies scripture at school.
Az iskolában a Szentírást tanulmányozza.
She likes to learn scripture by heart.
We talk about scripture in class.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'scripture' with 'script', which usually refers to a written text for a play or movie.
Bedeutung
Sacred religious texts
Wortverbindungen
read scripture
|study scripture
|quote scripture
|interpret scripture
|holy scripture
Synonyme
holy text (A general term for sacred writings, similar in meaning but slightly less formal.)
|
sacred writing (Neutral and descriptive, without the capitalized connotation of 'Scripture' in Christianity.)
Antonyme
secular text (Refers to writings that are non-religious, contrasting with sacred scripture.)
Themen
religion
|literature
|culture
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The holy books or writings of a religion.
The sacred writings of a religion, often considered holy and authoritative.
NOMEN
B1
2
igehely
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] quotes [a/the] scripture
He quoted a scripture from the Book of Psalms.
Idézett egy szentírási részt a Zsoltárok könyvéből.
That scripture is often used in wedding ceremonies.
Ezt a szentírási részt gyakran használják esküvői szertartásokon.
She memorized several scriptures as part of her training.
Beispiele für Lernende
I can quote a short scripture.
Tudok idézni egy rövid szentírási részt.
She learns one scripture every week.
Minden héten megtanul egy szentírási részt.
He remembers this scripture well.
Bedeutung
A verse or section of holy text
Wortverbindungen
quote scripture
|memorize scripture
|recite scripture
Synonyme
verse (A single numbered section of certain religious texts, especially the Bible.)
Themen
religion
|literature
|education
|communication
Definition
One part or piece of a holy book.
A specific passage or verse from a sacred religious text.
Grammatik
Grundform
scripture
IPA
GB/skɹˈɪpt͡ʃɚ/
US/skɹˈɪpt͡ʃɚ/
Silben & Betonung
scrip - ture (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (scrip)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: scripture
- Plural: scripture, scriptures
Wortfamilie
Forms
scriptures
noun
Core family
scriptural
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unscriptural
adjective
Advanced or less common
scripturally
adverb
Ausdrücke
according to Scripture
1/əkˈɔɹdɪŋ tə skɹˈɪpt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
As stated in holy texts
As the holy book says.
Beispiele
- According to Scripture, we should love our neighbors.
- The event happened just as it was foretold according to Scripture.
interpret Scripture
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət skɹˈɪpt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Explain words from holy texts
To tell what the holy book means.
Beispiele
- Different churches interpret Scripture differently.
- He spent years learning how to interpret Scripture.
quote Scripture
1/kwˈoʊt skɹˈɪpt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
To repeat words from holy texts
To say words from the holy book.
Beispiele
- She often quotes Scripture in her speeches.
- He quoted Scripture to make his point clear.