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God noun [ ɡɒd ]

• (in Christianity and other monotheistic religions) the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.
• (in certain other religions) a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity.
• "a moon god"
Similar: deity, goddess, divine being, celestial being, supreme being, divinity, immortal, creator, demiurge, godhead, daemon, numen, avatar,
• a greatly admired or influential person.
• "he has little time for the fashion victims for whom he is a god"
• the gallery in a theatre.
• "they sat in the gods"

God exclamation

• used for emphasis or to express emotions such as surprise, anger, or distress.
• "God, what did I do to deserve this?"
Origin: Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch god and German Gott .

man of God

• a clergyman.

do God's work

• perform a job or task that is intended to help others or advance a cause according to Christian principles.
"we are all committed to doing God's work in reaching out to those who need our help"

God bless

• an expression of good wishes on parting.
"good night and God bless"

God damn —

• used to express anger or annoyance with someone or something.
"God damn you, why won't you talk to me!"

God the Father

• (in Christian doctrine) the first person of the Trinity, God as creator and supreme authority.

God grant

• used to express a wish that something should happen.
"God grant he will soon regain his freedom"

God help —

• used to express the belief that someone is in a difficult, dangerous, or hopeless situation.
"God help anyone who stands in their way"

God the Son

• (in Christian doctrine) Christ regarded as the second person of the Trinity; God as incarnate and resurrected saviour.

God willing

• used to express a wish or hope.
"one day, God willing, she and John might have a daughter"

in God's name

• used in questions to emphasize anger or surprise.
"what in God's name are you doing?"

play God

• behave as if all-powerful.
"the fear about scientists playing God and creating children"

please God

• used to emphasize a strong wish or hope.
"please God the money will help us find a cure"

to God

• used after a verb to emphasize a strong wish or hope.
"I hope to God you've got something else to put on"

with God

• dead and in heaven.

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