scripture

聖典

ある宗教で神聖なものとされる書物や文章。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： sacred text, holy book

よく使う表現： sacred scripture, read scripture, religious scripture

聖句、聖書の一節

聖書にある短い文章や一つの節。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： Bible verse, Bible passage

よく使う表現： quote a scripture, read a scripture, scripture reading

ヒンドゥー教の聖典

ヒンドゥー教の礼拝や儀式で使う神聖な文章。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： sacred text

よく使う表現： hindu scripture, chant scripture, ritual scripture

絶対的な真理、金科玉条

完全に正しく、疑う余地がないものとして扱われる言葉。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： gospel

よく使う表現： treat as scripture, accept as scripture