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bethel
1[ beth-uhl ]
noun
- a sacred area or sanctuary.
- a church or hostel for sailors.
Bethel
2[ beth-uhl; beth-el, beth-el ]
noun
- a village near Jerusalem.
- a town in southwestern Connecticut.
Bethel
/ ˈ²úɛθə±ô /
noun
- an ancient town in the West Bank, near Jerusalem: in the Old Testament, the place where the dream of Jacob occurred (Genesis 28:19)
- a chapel of any of certain Nonconformist Christian sects
- a seamen's chapel
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bethel1
First recorded in 1610–20, bethel is from Hebrew bÄ“th 'Ä“l “house of Godâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bethel1
C17: from Hebrew bēth 'Ēl house of God
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It has societies, “homes,†and bethels for his benefit, and a fine marine hospital.
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Sometimes I’m almost persuaded to be converted, and take the boss position in a bethel, all amongst the tea and wimmen-folk.
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The bethel was in itself a very neat affair.
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This over, the place began in earnest its distinctive career. fish island.  seamen’s bethel and sailor’s home.  merchants’ and mechanics’ bank.
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There are morning and evening and weekly newspapers; clubs and reading-rooms and bowling alleys; billiard halls and barrooms; schools and bethels.
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