Definition of gospel

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  • gospel is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • gospel is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
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Definition of gospel

  • the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. evangel
    2. gospels
  • folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gospel singing
  • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. church doctrine
    2. creed
    3. religious doctrine
  • an unquestionable truth (noun)

    Examples

    1. his word was gospel

    Synonyms

    1. gospel truth
  • a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance (noun)

    Examples

    1. Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed

See definition of gospel in Merriam Webster