Korean Dictionary
How to say "Scripture" in Korean
“Scripture” in Korean is 경전 (pronounced "Gyeongjeon").
경전
Gyeongjeon
Usage & Context
Scriptures are sacred texts in religions. In Korea, Buddhist sutras and the Christian Bible are important scriptures studied and revered by believers.
Example Sentence
경전을 읽고 명상합니다.
I read scriptures and meditate.
How to use 경전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Scripture” is 경전, romanized as Gyeongjeon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 경전.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 경 (gyeong), sounds like 'gyung' in 'gyung-ho' (a Korean name), or 'geong' in 'geong-gi'. The 'g' is soft, like 'g' in 'go', followed by a 'yeo' sound (like 'yo' in 'yogurt') and an 'ng' sound. The second syllable, 전 (jeon), sounds like 'jeon' in 'Jeonju' (a Korean city), or 'jun' in 'junior' but with a softer 'j' and a clear 'eo' sound (like 'uh' in 'butter'). Put it together: 'Gyung-jeon'.
More Example Sentences
A personal reflection on spiritual practice.
불교 경전을 읽고 마음의 평화를 찾아요.
I read Buddhist scriptures and find peace of mind.
Explaining facts about religious texts.
이슬람 경전인 꾸란은 아랍어로 쓰여 있습니다.
The Quran, an Islamic scripture, is written in Arabic.
Discussing the value of historical religious texts.
고대 경전에는 지혜로운 가르침이 많이 담겨 있어요.
Ancient scriptures contain many wise teachings.
Cultural Context
경전 (gyeongjeon) is a general term for sacred texts across various religions in Korea. While specific terms like 성경 (seonggyeong) for the Christian Bible or 불경 (bulgyeong) for Buddhist sutras are more common, 경전 can encompass all of them. Many Koreans, regardless of their specific faith, appreciate the historical, philosophical, and ethical value these texts offer.
Editorial note
We review entries like 경전 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
경전을 읽다
to read scriptures
경전을 연구하다
to study scriptures
경전에 기록되다
to be recorded in scripture
Related Expressions
성경
seonggyeong
Bible (Christian scripture)
불경
bulgyeong
Buddhist scripture
꾸란
kkuran
Quran (Islamic scripture)
성서
seongseo
Holy book, scripture (more general, often used for Bible)
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