scripturalTheme

P13857
predicate

Indicates that one entity represents a central religious or theological theme expressed, discussed, or emphasized within a scriptural text or passage.

All labels observed (23)

Label Occurrences
scripturalRole 89
scripturalTheme canonical 32
scriptureRole 13

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: scripturalTheme
Generated description
Indicates that one entity represents a central religious or theological theme expressed, discussed, or emphasized within a scriptural text or passage.

Sample triples (177)

Subject Object
Easter Vigil salvation history
Easter Vigil creation
Easter Vigil Book of Exodus
surface form: Exodus
Easter Vigil prophecies of the Messiah
Easter Vigil Gospel of the Resurrection
Moses central figure of the Book of Exodus via predicate surface "scriptureRole"
Moses major figure in the Book of Numbers via predicate surface "scriptureRole"
Moses major figure in the Book of Deuteronomy via predicate surface "scriptureRole"
Bethphage setting for fulfillment of messianic prophecy via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Sons of Korah trust in God amid distress via predicate surface "themeOfPsalms"
Sons of Korah Zion and the presence of God via predicate surface "themeOfPsalms"
Sons of Korah longing for God’s house via predicate surface "themeOfPsalms"
Apostle Matthew Kingship of Jesus via predicate surface "theologicalThemeOfWork"
surface form: Jesus as Messiah
Apostle Matthew fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy via predicate surface "theologicalThemeOfWork"
Haggith mother of a royal heir via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Song of Moses witness against Israel via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Song of Moses summary of covenant history via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Saint Timothy companion of Paul on missionary journeys via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Saint Timothy co-sender of several Pauline epistles via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Surah Al-Ankabut promise of guidance to those who strive via predicate surface "verse29_69Theme"
Silas messenger of apostolic decisions via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Prophet Ismail example of submission to God’s command via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Ishmaelites ancestors of various Arab tribes (in later tradition) via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Keturah mother of Abraham’s later sons via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Medan genealogical figure via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Book of Micah ruler from Bethlehem via predicate surface "messianicTheme"
Musa recipient of divine law via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Sheer Thursday "new commandment" to love one another via predicate surface "hasCommandmentTheme"
nirvana
surface form: Nirvana
Tripitaka via predicate surface "scripturallyDiscussedIn"
surface form: Pali Canon
nirvana
surface form: Nirvana
Sutta Pitaka via predicate surface "scripturallyDiscussedIn"
nirvana
surface form: Nirvana
Abhidhamma Pitaka via predicate surface "scripturallyDiscussedIn"
surface form: Abhidhamma
nirvana
surface form: Nirvana
Mahayana sutras via predicate surface "scripturallyDiscussedIn"
Shabbat Zachor Amalek’s attack on Israel after the Exodus via predicate surface "torahReadingTheme"
Orpah Naomi’s Moabite daughter-in-law via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Orpah contrast figure to Ruth via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Elimelech Initiates migration to Moab in Ruth narrative via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Kish progenitor of Israel’s first king via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Chilion minor character in the narrative of Ruth via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Alphaeus genealogical reference via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Adonijah rival claimant to Davidic succession via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica God dwelling with his people via predicate surface "hasScriptureReadingsTheme"
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica the Church as the temple of God via predicate surface "hasScriptureReadingsTheme"
Joses supporter of Paul’s mission to Gentiles via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Abijah Southern king in the divided kingdom period via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
Prophet Noah
surface form: Noah
divine justice and mercy
Prophet Noah
surface form: Noah
accountability of communities for their response to prophets
Shelomith minor character via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
al-Aziz of Egypt guardian of Yusuf in Egypt via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
people of Noah
surface form: People of Noah
warning example for later communities via predicate surface "scripturalRole"
people of 'Ad
surface form: People of 'Ad
warning example for later nations via predicate surface "scripturalRole"