gospel
8 synonyms for gospel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of the four New Testament books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) recounting the life and teachings of Jesus.
Synonyms
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Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Gospels
evangel
How to use gospel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
take it as gospel
gospel truth
gospel choir
Etymology
From Old English godspell, literally "good news" (god + spell, "story"), coined to translate the Greek euangélion — the source of the English word "evangel."
Full origin of gospel →Frequently asked questions
What does “gospel” mean?
The word “gospel” means any of the four New Testament books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) recounting the life and teachings of Jesus. In plain terms, literally the New Testament books about Jesus's life; more loosely, anything treated as unquestionably true, or a genre of soulful religious music.
How do you pronounce “gospel”?
“Gospel” is pronounced GOS-puhl (/ˈɡɑspəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “gospel” in a sentence?
Here is “gospel” used in a sentence: “The reading was taken from the Gospel of Luke.”
What is another word for “gospel”?
Words with a similar meaning to “gospel” include evangel.
What part of speech is “gospel”?
“Gospel” is a noun.
Where does the word “gospel” come from?
The word “gospel” comes from Old English. From Old English godspell, literally "good news" (god + spell, "story"), coined to translate the Greek euangélion — the source of the English word "evangel.".
Is “gospel” a common word?
“Gospel” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gospel” have?
“Gospel” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of the four New Testament books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) recounting the life and teachings of Jesus.
What are the four Gospels?
The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the New Testament books that recount the life and teachings of Jesus. They are traditionally named after their attributed authors.
Why is Gospel sometimes capitalized and sometimes not?
Gospel is usually capitalized when it refers to one of the four New Testament books, as in the Gospel of Mark. It is normally lowercase in the figurative sense of something regarded as absolutely true or authoritative.
