Phrase guide

God's work

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Work in accordance with the will of God.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: lifestyle, religion

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Any type of work that produces positive or constructive results.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 3

Work that is essential, important or necessary, especially work that is unappreciated or unpaid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

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History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: die Here se werk — work in accordance with the will of God
  • Chinese Mandarin: 善工 — work in accordance with the will of God
  • Finnish: Jumalan työ — work in accordance with the will of God
  • Chinese Mandarin: 善舉 /善举 (shànjǔ) — work that accomplishes good
  • Finnish: hyvä työ — work that accomplishes good
  • Finnish: Jumalan työ — work that accomplishes good
  • Afrikaans: die Here se werk — work that is very important
  • Chinese Mandarin: 默默無聞的工作 /默默无闻的工作 (mòmòwúwén de gōngzuò) — work that is very important
  • Finnish: tärkeä tehtävä — work that is very important