scripture
intermediateB2/ˈskrɪp.tʃər/ · scri-pture
A sacred text or religious literature regarded as authoritative.
Meanings
A sacred text or religious literature regarded as authoritative.
ایک مقدس متن یا مذہبی ادب جو اتھارٹی کے طور پر دیکھا جاتا ہے۔
کتاب مقدس
kitaab muqaddas
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- sacred scripture
- holy scripture
- scripture reading
Example Sentences
Many people find solace in reading scripture.
بہت سے لوگ کتاب مقدس پڑھنے میں سکون پاتے ہیں۔
Bohat se log kitaab muqaddas parhne mein sukoon paate hain.
The scripture provides guidance for followers.
کتاب مقدس پیروکاروں کے لئے رہنمائی فراہم کرتی ہے۔
Kitaab muqaddas peerokaron ke liye rehnumai faraham karti hai.
He quoted a verse from the scripture during his lecture.
اس نے اپنی لیکچر کے دوران کتاب مقدس سے ایک آیت کا حوالہ دیا۔
Us ne apni lecture ke doran kitaab muqaddas se aik aayat ka hawala diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'scripture' as the 'script' of a story about faith.
Imagine an ancient book with gold lettering, symbolizing sacred text.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گزرنا ہے احوال کے دریا سے، کتاب مقدس دے کے عبور کر۔
Guzarna hai ahwal ke darya se, Kitaab muqaddas de ke aboor kar.
To pass through the river of circumstances, Cross over with the holy scripture.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کتاب کا بندہ ہمیشہ علم کا بندہ ہوتا ہے۔
Kitaab ka banda hamesha ilm ka banda hota hai.
A person of the book is always a person of knowledge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "scriptura" — writing
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from the Latin term 'scriptura', which means 'writing' and is linked to 'scribere', meaning 'to write'. Its use has been formalized in various religious contexts to refer to sacred texts.