noun
bethel
BEH-thuhl
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.”
noun
1
A place of worship, especially a small chapel, often one used by sailors.
"The old fishing village still has a tiny bethel by the harbour."
name
1
An ancient biblical town, traditionally identified as the site of one of Abraham's altars.
"Bethel is mentioned several times in the book of Genesis."
How to use bethel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sacred or holy place of worship, from a biblical place name meaning "house of God."
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Word forms
- Plural
- bethels
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Etymology
From Hebrew beth el, literally "house of God."
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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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