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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Scripture and scriptures in one sentence

Hi. Please help me with the following questions.

1. Could we use the word "scripture" in its uncountable form and its countable form in close proximity like the example below? I am sorry for not giving you a complete sentence.

I think the ways of God is revealed in scripture, and by reading the scriptures a person can find ...

2. How about this? Is this sentence correct? Also are the words "the Bible" and "Bibles" used correctly? Again I am sorry for not providing you with a complete sentence. Thank you for your help in advance.

The Bible is an inspired book, and reading Bibles is a good way to ...
  

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Anonymous Could we use the word "scripture" in its uncountable form and its countable form in close proximity I think it is a needless risk. Anonymous Also are the words "the Bible" and "Bibles" used correctly? Another needless risk, and questionable style as well: The Bible is an inspired book, and reading it is a good way to ..

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  • Anonymous Could we use the word "scripture" in its uncountable form and its countable form in close proximity I think it is a needless risk.
  • Anonymous Also are the words "the Bible" and "Bibles" used correctly?
  • Another needless risk, and questionable style as well: The Bible is an inspired book, and reading it is a good way to ..
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Anonymous Could we use the word "scripture" in its uncountable form and its countable form in close proximity
I think it is a needless risk.
AnonymousAlso are the words "the Bible" and "Bibles" used correctly?
Another needless risk, and questionable style as well:The Bible is an inspired book, and reading it is a g
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