gospel
gospel Lexical Profile
gospel Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The teaching or revelation of Christ, or any of the first four books of the Christian New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that recount the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
"The minister read a passage from the fourth gospel during the Sunday morning service."
Something accepted as absolute, infallible truth, or a guiding set of principles and beliefs held by a person or group.
"You should verify the data yourself rather than taking the consultant's report as gospel."
A fervent, rhythmic genre of Christian vocal music originating in African American evangelical churches, characterized by passionate solo vocals, call-and-response harmonies, and choir arrangements.
"Her powerful voice was shaped by years of singing gospel in her hometown church."
• adjective
Relating to the Christian gospel or to the style of Black American evangelical religious singing.
"The famous singer began her career performing in a local gospel choir."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'gōdspell', meaning 'good news' (from 'gōd' meaning 'good' + 'spell' meaning 'news' or 'story'), formed as a loan translation of Late Latin 'evangelium' and Ancient Greek 'euangelion'.