Gospelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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gospelled
[ ˈgɒspəld ]
religious teaching
The term 'gospelled' refers to the act of preaching or conveying the message of the gospel. It is derived from the practice of sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the New Testament. This verb implies not just the act of preaching, but also the manner in which the message is delivered, often with passion and urgency. To be 'gospelled' can also mean to be influenced by or converted to the principles and beliefs expressed in the gospels. This term is less common in modern vernacular but retains significance in theological discussions.
Synonyms
evangelized, preached, proclaimed, shared.
Examples of usage
- He gospelled throughout the community.
- The pastor gospelled during the Sunday service.
- Many were gospelled by the missionaries.
- She felt gospelled after attending the revival.
- They gospelled to spread hope and faith.
Translations
Translations of the word "gospelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 evangelizado
🇮🇳 गॉस्पेल किया गया
🇩🇪 evangelisiert
🇮🇩 dievangelisasi
🇺🇦 евангелізований
🇵🇱 ewangelizowany
🇯🇵 福音化された
🇫🇷 évangélisé
🇪🇸 evangelizado
🇹🇷 izah edilen
🇰🇷 복음화된
🇸🇦 مبشر
🇨🇿 evangelizovaný
🇸🇰 evanjelizovaný
🇨🇳 福音化的
🇸🇮 evangeliziran
🇮🇸 fagnaður
🇰🇿 евангелизацияланған
🇬🇪 ევანგელიზებული
🇦🇿 müjdələnmiş
🇲🇽 evangelizado
Etymology
The word 'gospelled' stems from 'gospel,' which itself originates from the Old English 'godspel,' meaning 'good news.' This word combines 'god,' from Proto-Germanic '*guda,' and 'spel,' which means 'story' or 'tale.' The gospel refers to the message of Christ's life and teachings found in the New Testament. Over time, 'gospelled' has evolved to denote the act of spreading this message. It reflects an important aspect of Christianity, where sharing the gospel is considered a fundamental duty of believers. The use of 'gospel' as a verb in this form is largely found within religious contexts, emphasizing the transformative and communal aspects of faith sharing.