gospel
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1gos·pel
noun \ˈgäs-pəl\Definition of GOSPEL
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a often capitalized : the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation b capitalized : one of the first four New Testament books telling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; also : a similar apocryphal book c : an interpretation of the Christian message <the social gospel>
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capitalized : a lection from one of the New Testament Gospels
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: the message or teachings of a religious teacher
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: something accepted or promoted as infallible truth or as a guiding principle or doctrine <took her words as gospel> <spreading the gospel of conservation — R. M. Hodesh>
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: gospel music
— gos·pel·ly \ˈgäs-pə-lē\ adjective
See Examples of GOSPEL
- a reading from the Gospel of St. John
- <her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward>
Origin of GOSPEL
Middle English, from Old English gōdspel (translation of Late Latin evangelium), from gōd good + spell tale — more at spell
First Known Use: before 12th century
2gospel
adjectiveDefinition of GOSPEL
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a : having a basis in or being in accordance with the gospel : evangelical <ordained to the gospel ministry — Christian Century> b : marked by special or fervid emphasis on the gospel <a gospel meeting>
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: of, relating to, or being religious songs of American origin associated with evangelism and popular devotion and marked by simple melody and harmony and elements of folk songs and blues
First Known Use of GOSPEL
before 12th century
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