gospel
gb/ɡˈɔspəl/ us/ɡˈɔspəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 5300
evangélium, örömhír, szentírás, gospelzene, dogma, tan, valaminek az igéje
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
evangélium
B2
örömhír
B1
Vzorec užití:
the gospel of [Jesus/Christ/salvation]
The pastor spoke about the power of the gospel to change lives.
A lelkész az evangélium életeket megváltoztató erejéről beszélt.
Missionaries traveled to remote villages to share the gospel with people who had never heard of Jesus.
Misszionáriusok utaztak távoli falvakba, hogy hirdessék az evangéliumot olyan embereknek, akik még soha nem hallottak Jézusról.
For her, the gospel is a message of hope, forgiveness, and new beginnings.
They started a podcast to explain the gospel in simple language for teenagers.
He said the church had lost focus on the gospel and become too interested in politics.
Učební příklady
The church teaches the gospel every Sunday.
A gyülekezet minden vasárnap az evangéliumot tanítja.
She became a Christian after she heard the gospel at a meeting.
Keresztény lett, miután egy összejövetelen hallotta az evangéliumot.
They want to tell their friends the gospel about Jesus.
He wrote a short book that explains the gospel clearly.
Many songs in this church talk about the gospel.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the specific books of the New Testament called “the Gospels.” In this sense, “the gospel” is the message or teaching, not the physical book. Also, in religious writing, “Gospel” is often capitalized when it refers specifically to this message about Christ.
Význam
central Christian message of salvation
Kolokace
preach the gospel
|spread the gospel
|share the gospel
|the gospel of Christ
|the gospel message
|proclaim the gospel
Synonyma
Christian message (More general and descriptive; does not carry the same traditional religious weight as “gospel”.)
Antonyma
heresy (A belief or teaching that strongly disagrees with accepted Christian doctrine, the opposite of the true gospel in religious use.)
Témata
religion
|belief
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The main Christian message that Jesus died and rose again to save people from sin and bring them to God.
The central Christian message that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God offers salvation to humanity.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
2
evangélium
B2
Vzorec užití:
the Gospel of [Matthew/Mark/Luke/John]
We are studying the Gospel of Mark in our Bible class this semester.
Ebben a félévben Márk evangéliumát tanulmányozzuk a bibliaórán.
Each of the four Gospels tells the story of Jesus from a slightly different perspective.
A négy evangélium mindegyike kissé más nézőpontból meséli el Jézus történetét.
The Gospel of John begins with a powerful poem about the Word of God.
This painting shows a scene from the Gospel of Luke.
Scholars often compare the synoptic Gospels to understand how the stories developed.
Učební příklady
She is reading the Gospel of John for homework.
Házi feladatként János evangéliumát olvassa.
The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
A négy evangélium Máté, Márk, Lukács és János evangéliuma.
In church, we listened to a story from the Gospel of Luke.
He wrote an essay about the Gospel of Matthew.
They talked about how the Gospels describe the last days of Jesus.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes write “the gospel of Matthew” with a small “g.” In most Christian and academic writing, “Gospel” is capitalized when it refers to these four books.
Význam
a New Testament Gospel book
Kolokace
the Gospel of John
|the four Gospels
|the synoptic Gospels
|read the Gospel
|Gospel account
|Gospel writer
Synonyma
Gospel account (Highlights that each Gospel is a written account or narrative of Jesus’s life.)
Antonyma
epistle (In the New Testament, an epistle is a letter rather than a narrative Gospel; it represents a different type of biblical book.)
Témata
religion
|literature
|education
Definice
One of the four books in the Christian Bible (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) that tell the story of Jesus’s life and death.
Any of the first four books of the New Testament — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — that describe the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
3
szentírás
B2
Vzorec užití:
take [something] as gospel
Just because it’s on the internet doesn’t mean you should take it as gospel.
Csak azért, mert fenn van az interneten, még nem kell szentírásnak venned.
In that company, whatever the founder says is treated as gospel.
Ennél a cégnél bármit mond az alapító, azt szentírásnak veszik.
Her blog posts are good, but don’t accept every word as gospel.
The report is useful, but it is not gospel; we still need to check the facts.
Some fans treat his opinions on movies as gospel truth.
Učební příklady
You should not take everything you read online as gospel.
Nem szabad mindent szentírásnak venned, amit az interneten olvasol.
For many people, his words are like gospel truth.
Sokak számára a szavai szinte szentírásnak számítanak.
The teacher told us not to treat the old book as gospel.
Her advice is helpful, but it is not gospel.
He thinks his own ideas are gospel and never listens to others.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is still strongly religious. In everyday speech, “gospel” here is usually just a colorful way to say “something completely true,” even in non-religious topics.
Význam
something accepted as absolute truth
Kolokace
gospel truth
|take it as gospel
|take [something] as gospel
|consider it gospel
|almost gospel
|not exactly gospel
Synonyma
truth (A general word for what is true; “gospel” adds the idea that people accept it without question.)
Antonyma
myth (A widely believed but false idea, the opposite of something treated as unquestionable truth.)
Témata
belief
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Something people believe is 100% true and do not question.
Information or a statement that is treated as completely true and not to be questioned.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
gospelzene
B2
Vzorec užití:
listen to [gospel]; a gospel [choir/song/album]
The choir sang a powerful gospel number that brought the audience to its feet.
A kórus egy erőteljes gospelszámot adott elő, amely talpra ugrasztotta a közönséget.
She grew up listening to gospel and still sings in her church choir.
Gospelzenén nőtt fel, és ma is énekel a templomi kórusban.
The festival features jazz on Friday and gospel on Sunday afternoon.
He mixes elements of gospel and hip-hop in his music.
Traditional gospel has deeply influenced soul and R&B artists.
Učební příklady
I love to listen to gospel on Sunday mornings.
Szeretek vasárnap reggelenként gospelzenét hallgatni.
Her mother sings in a gospel choir at church.
Az édesanyja a templomi gospelkórusban énekel.
The band played both rock and gospel at the concert.
He wrote a new gospel song for the choir.
Gospel is very important in African American music history.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think “gospel” always means the Bible. In music contexts, “gospel” usually means the musical style, not the religious book or message.
Význam
style of Christian religious music
Kolokace
gospel choir
|gospel music
|gospel singer
|gospel song
|gospel album
|contemporary gospel
Synonyma
gospel music (The full phrase; slightly clearer for learners, while “gospel” alone is short and more casual.)
Antonyma
secular music (Music that is not religious, contrasting with gospel’s clear Christian religious content.)
Témata
music
|religion
|culture
|arts_entertainment
Definice
A kind of Christian music with strong singing, choirs, and emotional style, often heard in churches.
A genre of Christian religious music, often featuring strong vocals, choirs, call-and-response, and emotional expression.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
5
Vzorec užití:
the gospel of [something]; preach the gospel of [something]
The book spreads the gospel of positive thinking and personal responsibility.
A könyv a pozitív gondolkodás és a személyes felelősségvállalás igéjét hirdeti.
For years, economists preached the gospel of free trade and open markets.
A közgazdászok éveken át a szabadkereskedelem és a nyitott piacok igéjét hirdették.
Tech leaders often promote the gospel of constant disruption and innovation.
His parents raised him on the gospel of hard work and self-discipline.
She rejects the modern gospel of endless growth and consumerism.
Učební příklady
The coach teaches the gospel of practice and teamwork.
Az edző a gyakorlás és a csapatmunka fontosságát hirdeti.
Many diet books preach the gospel of low carbs.
Sok diétás könyv a szénhidrátszegény étrend igéjét hirdeti.
He follows the gospel of saving money and not buying new things.
Some people believe in the gospel of working all the time.
The writer questions the gospel of success in business.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this use is always religious, but in modern writing it is often used for business, lifestyle, or political ideas (“the gospel of success,” “the gospel of fitness”). It usually sounds a bit critical or ironic.
Význam
strongly promoted set of beliefs
Kolokace
the gospel of hard work
|the gospel of free markets
|the gospel of self-help
|economic gospel
|preach the gospel of [innovation]
|modern consumerist gospel
Synonyma
doctrine (More formal; can be religious or secular; “gospel” adds the idea that the doctrine is promoted as absolutely right.)
Antonyma
skepticism (An attitude of questioning or doubting ideas, which contrasts with treating a set of ideas as unquestionable gospel.)
Témata
business
|politics
|belief
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A group of ideas that a person or group teaches as the only correct way to think or live.
A set of ideas, principles, or methods that someone strongly promotes as completely correct and that followers are expected to accept.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
gospel
IPA
GB/ɡˈɔspəl/
US/ɡˈɔspəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
gos - pel (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (gos)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: gospel
- Plural: gospel, gospels
Příbuzná slova
Forms
gospels
noun
Core family
Related words
evangelize
verb
Advanced or less common
evangelistic
adjective
evangelicalism
noun
Výrazy
gospel truth
1/ɡˈɔspəl tɹˈuθ/
idiom
something completely and exactly true
A thing that is completely true; not a lie or an exaggeration.
Příklady
- I swear, every word I told you is the gospel truth.
- His story sounds strange, but he insists it’s the gospel truth.
- Don’t treat every rumor you hear as gospel truth.
spread the gospel
1/spɹˈɛd ðə ɡˈɔspəl/
fixed phrase
share the Christian message widely
To help more people hear and know the Christian message about Jesus.
Příklady
- The organization uses radio programs to spread the gospel in rural areas.
- She moved overseas to help spread the gospel in regions where few people are Christians.
- They started a YouTube channel to spread the gospel to young viewers.
take something as gospel
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈæz ɡˈɔspəl/
idiom
informal
accept something as unquestionable truth
To believe that something is completely true and not question it.
Příklady
- You shouldn’t take online reviews as gospel when choosing a hotel.
- He takes whatever his favorite influencer says as gospel.
- They took the consultant’s report as gospel and followed every recommendation.
the gospel according to
1/ðə ɡˈɔspəl əkˈɔɹdɪŋ tə/
idiom
one person’s supposedly definitive version
A way to talk about one person’s strong opinion or way of seeing things, as if it were the complete truth.
Příklady
- The article describes the tech industry according to the gospel according to Silicon Valley investors.
- In this book you get the gospel according to the author, not a balanced view.
- At dinner we heard the gospel according to Uncle Joe on how to fix the economy.
preach the gospel
1/pɹˈit͡ʃ ðə ɡˈɔspəl/
fixed phrase
spread the Christian gospel
To teach people about the Christian message of Jesus, usually in a religious way.
Příklady
- Missionaries traveled across the region to preach the gospel.
- The missionaries traveled across the country to preach the gospel in small towns.
- He felt called to leave his job and preach the gospel full-time.
- They use social media to preach the gospel to a younger audience.