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Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-er-uh nt, -ur-
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈɛr ənt, -ˈɜr-



Definition of inerrant

Origin :
  • 1650s, in reference to "fixed" stars (as opposed to "wandering" planets), from Latin inerrantem (nominative inerrans) "not wandering," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + errans, present participle of errare "to err" (see err).
  • As in infallible : adj unerring, dependable
  • As in necessary : adj inevitable
  • As in right : adj accurate, precise
  • As in sure : adj inevitable
  • As in unerring : adj accurate
Example sentences :
  • They are representing the purposes of God in His inerrant governmental dealings with the earth.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet Ezekiel » by Arno C. Gaebelein
  • We believe prophecies, not because history has measured up to them, but we believe them because they are the inerrant Word of God.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet Ezekiel » by Arno C. Gaebelein
  • This formula is the divine challenge to every form of unbelief in an inerrant Bible.
  • Extract from : « The Church, the Schools and Evolution » by J. E. (Judson Eber) Conant
  • For how can faith in an inerrant Bible and unbelief in its inerrancy abide in harmony in the same house?
  • Extract from : « The Church, the Schools and Evolution » by J. E. (Judson Eber) Conant
  • No one can accept the theory of evolution and the doctrine of an inerrant Bible at the same time.
  • Extract from : « The Church, the Schools and Evolution » by J. E. (Judson Eber) Conant
  • Its musicianship—the sheer technical artistry which contrived it—is stupefying in its enormous and inerrant mastery.
  • Extract from : « Aspects of Modern Opera » by Lawrence Gilman

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