The term theopneusty describes the inspiration of sacred scripture. Synonyms for theopneusty include divine inspiration, spiritual revelation, and revelation of God's word. It is the belief that the Bible was written by humans under the guidance and inspiration of God and is therefore without error or contradiction. Other synonymous terms for theopneusty include holy inspiration, spiritual illumination, and prophetic anointing. Theopneusty is a concept found in many religious traditions, emphasizing the belief that the words of scripture are the direct words of God, and as such, are authoritative and infallible. Different religions have their own unique perspectives on how this inspiration occurred and the nature of the scripture it produced.