There is no difference in meaning, though "oh my gosh" is a softer, less offensive version of "oh my god." They are both expressions of surprise, disgust, excitement, etc. People who don't want to use god's name prefer to say "oh my gosh" but the meaning is exactly the same. "Oh, my God" is slightly rude.
Timothy Jay, author of “Cursing in America” and “Why We Curse,” says that according to his research, ” 'Oh my God' is in the top 10 of expletives. It is used five times as much by women as by men.” Oddly enough, Jay says, research has also shown that “Oh my God” is often a euphemism for something else.
(idiomatic, US, UK, euphemistic) oh my God!
A mild exclamation of surprise, alarm, dismay, annoyance, or exasperation. ("Gosh" here is a substitution for "God," the use of which in an oath can be considered blasphemous.) Gosh, look at the time!
Omg. This is another pretty common one, and it is completely informal. You can say this one in everyday situations or when you are writing to a friend. It's pretty short and sounds good in any situation.
a euphemism for God. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. (euphemistic) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “God”, particularly in fear of saying the Lord's name in vain.
"If you say something like 'Oh my God,' then you're using His name in vain, but if you're saying something like OMG it's not really using the Lord's name in vain because you're not saying 'Oh my God. ' It's more like 'Wow.
One of the ways God's name is misused is through profanity. Webster's dictionary defines profanity as to violate or treat with irreverence or contempt something regarded as sacred. The word literally means "before the temple." So, a profane word is one you would not use in church.
Another way we can take His name in vain is to use it casually in phrases such as "Oh, my God!" or "Jesus!" Even phrases like "Thank God" or "Praise the Lord" are often used in a less than sincere and reverent manner. These type phrases are commonly used in daily speech without really giving any thought to God.
/gəʊʃ/ Other forms: gaucher. Use the word gauche when you want to call something tacky, graceless, tactless, rude, boorish, or awkward and foolish.
No; it is a polite alternative to a rude word. ”Gosh”, “golly”, “gee”, “geez”, “holy smoke”, and the like are all “nice” exclamations.
While this folksy trio are informal interjections, they are also euphemistic alterations of the word God or, in the case of gee, Jesus. Of the three, gosh is recorded the earliest, around 1750–60. Golly is dated to around 1840–50.
It's blasphemous. It's against Christians' religious beliefs to take God's name and use it to indicate surprise or shock, because that is disrespectful.
(idiomatic, chiefly US, euphemistic) Oh my God!
They mean the same thing. 'Oh my goodness" (lowercase "g") is an example of a minced oath, a euphemistic form of a taboo expression. It can be used where "Oh my God" might be thought blasphemous or otherwise inappropriate. Other alternatives are "Oh my word", "Oh my gosh" and 'Oh my days".
The Holy Name of God
His existence and power depend on no one and nothing but himself. He is the God who is. The third commandment is found in Exodus 20:7: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes his name in vain.
Whenever humans offer oaths, they swear by someone greater than themselves. Since God had no one greater than Himself, He swore by Himself. He based His oath on His own great name, guaranteeing He would accomplish His purpose.
In the Bible, God typically swears by his own character when entering a covenant since there is no one above him who needs to co-sign the agreement (Heb 6:13). There is a fascinating exception to this in the book of Psalms.
I believe that God can forgive all sins provided the sinner is truly contrite and has repented for his or her offenses. Here's my list of unforgivable sins: ÇMurder, torture and abuse of any human being, but particularly the murder, torture and abuse of children and animals.
One way to help break a bad habit that may have developed is for the one who says, “Oh, my God!” to correct themselves aloud by saying, “Oh, I mean to say, 'May the name of the Lord be praised! '” This makes reparation and also helps break the habit.
used to express surprise or strength of feeling: Gosh, I didn't expect to see you here!
The Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is definitely British. As is the word used as a very mild expletive.
gosh in British English
C18: euphemistic for God, as in by gosh!