Scriptures

Example Sentences

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By 1534, Henry’s bishops were urging the king to authorize a new English translation of the Scriptures to help unify his realm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Nowadays, in between comments on her Instagram posts from fans — and some haters and doubters — there are comments from more religious-inclined followers offering prayers and Bible Scriptures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Scriptures and other forms of writing now became more accessible, spreading ideas from the elites to the masses.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

About 10 million Americans said they were “friendly” toward the message of the Bible even if they’re not active readers of the Scriptures.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2023

At night I cradled his head on my lap and read him the Scriptures: The Lord is my rock and my fortress...the horn of my salvation...so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver