gospel

UK
/ˈɡɒspəl/
US
/ˈɡɑːspəl/

Translations

gospelnoun
gospels
pl
UK
/ˈɡɒspəl/
US
/ˈɡɑːspəl/
The gospel of Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels.
Евангелие от Матфея является одним из четырех канонических евангелий.
He spread the gospel of non-violence throughout the world.
Он распространял учение о ненасилии по всему миру.
Additional translations
Synonyms
gospel truth
gospel message
gospeladjective
more gospel
Comp.
most gospel
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɒs.pəl/
US
/ˈɡɑːs.pəl/
Used attributively to denote unquestionable truth or things relating to the Christian gospels or gospel music.

Definitions

gospelnoun
The teachings or message of Jesus Christ; Christian doctrine collectively.
She dedicated her life to preaching the gospel to remote communities.
A set of principles or beliefs that are accepted as authoritative or true.
For many environmentalists, the principles of sustainability are considered gospel.
A genre of Christian music characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony.
The choir sang a beautiful gospel song that moved the entire congregation.
Any of the first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).
Matthew is the first gospel in the New Testament.
gospeladjective
Absolutely true; unquestionable.
His account of the events was taken as gospel truth.
Relating to gospel music or the Christian gospels.
The band delivered a powerful, gospel performance.