scripture

escritura sagrada, texto sagrado

Libro o escrito que una religión considera sagrado.

En inglés sencillo: A book or piece of writing that a religion considers holy.

• They study scripture every morning.
• Different religions have their own scriptures.
• The teacher explained a difficult passage from scripture.

Sinónimos: sacred text, holy book

Expresiones frecuentes: sacred scripture, read scripture, religious scripture

versículo bíblico, pasaje bíblico

Fragmento breve o versículo de la Biblia.

En inglés sencillo: A short section or verse from the Bible.

• She read a scripture aloud.
• The pastor chose a scripture about forgiveness.
• He quoted several scriptures during his sermon.

Sinónimos: Bible verse, Bible passage

Expresiones frecuentes: quote a scripture, read a scripture, scripture reading

texto sagrado hindú

Texto sagrado del hinduismo utilizado en el culto o en ceremonias religiosas.

En inglés sencillo: A holy Hindu text used in religious worship or ceremonies.

• The priest chanted scripture during worship.
• This Hindu scripture is used in temple ceremonies.
• They studied the Sanskrit words of the scripture before the ritual.

Sinónimos: sacred text

Expresiones frecuentes: hindu scripture, chant scripture, ritual scripture

verdad absoluta, palabra sagrada

Afirmación aceptada como totalmente cierta y que no se puede poner en duda.

En inglés sencillo: A statement treated as completely true and not open to question.

• His followers treated every opinion as scripture.
• The manager's words became scripture within the company.
• She refused to accept his advice as scripture.

Sinónimos: gospel

Expresiones frecuentes: treat as scripture, accept as scripture