bethel

noun beth·el \ˈbe-thəl\

Definition of BETHEL

: a hallowed spot

a : a chapel for Nonconformists

b : a place of worship for seamen

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Hebrew bēth'ēl house of God

First Known Use: circa 1617

geographical name Beth·el \ˈbe-thəl, be-ˈthel\

city of ancient Palestine N of Jerusalem; the present-day West Bank town is called Bay·tīn \ˌbā-ˈtēn\

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