bethel
Bethel (noun) means a place of worship, especially a small chapel, often one used by sailors. Example: “The old fishing village still has a tiny bethel by the harbour.”
How to use bethel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sacred or holy place of worship, from a biblical place name meaning "house of God."
Word forms
bethels plural
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The old fishing village still has a tiny _____ by the harbour.
Etymology
From Hebrew beth el, literally "house of God."
Rhymes for bethel
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What does “bethel” mean?
The word “bethel” means a place of worship, especially a small chapel, often one used by sailors. In plain terms, a sacred or holy place of worship, from a biblical place name meaning "house of God.".
How do you pronounce “bethel”?
“Bethel” is pronounced BEH-thuhl (/ˈbɛθəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “bethel” in a sentence?
Here is “bethel” used in a sentence: “The old fishing village still has a tiny bethel by the harbour.”
What part of speech is “bethel”?
Depending on how it is used, “bethel” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “bethel” come from?
The word “bethel” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew beth el, literally "house of God.".
How many meanings does “bethel” have?
“Bethel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place of worship, especially a small chapel, often one used by sailors.
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