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scripture Synonyms

Another word for scripture

Choosing another word for scripture depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The sacred writings of a religion, especially the Christian Bible or the Hebrew Bible (often capitalized or used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Scholars spent years comparing ancient manuscripts of religious holy writ from across the Mediterranean."

Strongest
holy writ
sacred text
Strong
good book
canon
testament

• noun (Context 2)

A statement, passage, or body of writings regarded as authoritative, indisputable, or foundational.

Usage Example

"For many early economists, Adam Smith's treatise was treated almost as gospel."

Strongest
gospel
Strong
dogma
doctrine
creed
canon

Opposites of scripture

The opposite of scripture shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

heresy
fallacy
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• Nearby Words

scripting
scriptural
scripturally
scripture
scriptwriter
scriptwriting
scroll

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scripture. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scripture
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