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Origin of gospel
OTHER WORDS FROM gospel
non·gos·pel, adjectiveWords nearby gospel
gosling, go-slow, gosmore, go so far as to, go south, gospel, gospeler, gospeller, gospel music, gospel oath, Gospels
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British Dictionary definitions for gospel (1 of 2)
gospel
/ (ˈɡɒspəl) /
noun
Also called: gospel truth an unquestionable truthto take someone's word as gospel
a doctrine maintained to be of great importance
Black religious music originating in the churches of the Southern states of the United States
the message or doctrine of a religious teacher
- the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels
- the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ
- (as modifier)the gospel story
Word Origin for gospel
Old English gōdspell, from gōd good + spell message; see spell ²; compare Old Norse guthspjall, Old High German guotspell
British Dictionary definitions for gospel (2 of 2)
Gospel
/ (ˈɡɒspəl) /
noun
any of the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
a reading from one of these in a religious service
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Cultural definitions for gospel
gospel
The “good news” of salvation (see also salvation) (see Gospels). Certain styles of religious music are also called “gospel.” (See spirituals (see also spirituals).)
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