First Known Use: circa 1617
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bethel
noun beth·el \ˈbe-thəl\
Definition of BETHEL
1
: a hallowed spot
2
a : a chapel for Nonconformists b : a place of worship for seamen
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Origin of BETHEL
Hebrew bēth'ēl house of God
Bethel
geographical name Beth·el \ˈbe-thəl, be-ˈthel\
Definition of BETHEL
city of ancient Palestine N of Jerusalem; the present-day West Bank town is called Bay·tīn \ˌbā-ˈtēn\
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