English · Word Candidate

gospel

/ˈɡɒspəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: gospels · gospeling · gospelling · gospeled

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần đầu tiên của kinh thánh Tân Ước, gồm các sách Matthew, Mark, Luke và John

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An account of those aspects of Jesus' life, generally written during the first several centuries of the Common Era.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tài khoản về các khía cạnh của cuộc đời Jesus

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To instruct in, declare, or communicate the gospel; to evangelise.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giảng dạy, tuyên bố hoặc truyền đạt phúc âm

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Verb

Examples

Are you so gospelled, to pray for this good man and for his issue, whose heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave and beggared yours forever?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gospel” mean?

The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.

Is “gospel” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.