gos·pel
 gospel
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
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noun |
| definition 1: |
(often cap.) the teachings of Jesus Christ and his apostles.
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- word
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| definition 2: |
(cap.) any of the four accounts of Jesus Christ's life, death, and teachings in the New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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- word
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| definition 3: |
(often cap.) a portion of or reading from any of the four Gospels, esp. as used in a Christian religious service.
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any doctrine, belief, principle, or the like that is held on faith to be inarguably true or of exceptional importance.
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- belief, doctrine
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| definition 5: |
a rhythmic and intensely emotional American music, developed from folk music and spirituals, that is written or sung for or as if for a Christian religious service; gospel music.
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actuality, creed, ideology, truth |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of, concerning, promoting, or in accord with the gospel.
the gospel trutha gospel lesson |
Gospel comes from two early English words that together mean "a good story."