scripture

Écriture sainte, texte sacré

Livre ou écrit qu’une religion considère comme sacré.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : sacred text, holy book

Expressions courantes : sacred scripture, read scripture, religious scripture

verset biblique, passage biblique

Court passage ou verset de la Bible.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : Bible verse, Bible passage

Expressions courantes : quote a scripture, read a scripture, scripture reading

texte sacré hindou

Texte sacré de l’hindouisme utilisé lors du culte ou des cérémonies religieuses.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : sacred text

Expressions courantes : hindu scripture, chant scripture, ritual scripture

parole d'évangile, vérité absolue

Affirmation considérée comme absolument vraie, sans qu’on puisse la remettre en question.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : gospel

Expressions courantes : treat as scripture, accept as scripture