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scripturally

scripturally

1 8.8
In a way that follows a religion's holy writings
  • adverb
  • /ˈskrɪp.tʃər.ə.li/
translation icon : scripturalmente
  • I think that on many points "Intercessor" is right, both historically and scripturally.
  • scripturally informed
  • scripturally based

You know, scripturally it says, no, listen, go to God in prayer.

Examples

  • When someone doesn't use scripture to prove their point, then their point, in most cases, is not scripturally sound.

    Blog text (23)
  • Despite the tremendous challenges, collaboration is possible, even between science-oriented environmentalists and scripturally centered religious traditions.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Love and relationships are very important, scripturally and in reality.

    Blog text (26)
  • You know, scripturally it says, no, listen, go to God in prayer.

  • Scripturally, we could say that we are the image and the lightness of God.

  • The NGK argued that specific political models could not be scripturally based, a drastic change from the previous era when separate development was biblically justified.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Despite the dissenting scholarship, many African American clergy and their congregations maintain homophobia and heterosexism as scripturally normative.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Hoshanah Rabbah, the last day of Sukkot/Feast of Tabernacles, is the last Scripturally appointed day of dwelling in temporary shelters.

    Blog text (4)
  • Israel's conversion ushers in Christ's universal reign, which, as Bonaventura and John of Wales make clear, is scripturally prefigured by Joseph's dominion in Egypt.

    Academic text (2006)
  • According to many religious leaders, scripturally, love is the foundation of all relationships.

Synonyms

biblically
vsscripturally
6 6.5

In a way that follows the Bible or its teachings

is broader, applying to any sacred writings or scripture rather than only the Bible

Surface Forms

scripturally positive

Morphology

scripturally = scriptural (transparent) = scripture + al + ly

Formation from 'scriptural' + '-ly' is a regular adverbial derivation and retains the adjective's meaning.

Etymology

Scripturally comes from scripture, which means 'sacred writing' and goes back to the Latin word scribere meaning 'to write', the same root as script. So, to act scripturally is to act 'according to' or 'in the way of' those holy writings.