Associations to the word «Bethel»

Wiktionary

BETHEL, noun. A holy place.
BETHEL, noun. A chapel, especially one for sailors.
BETHEL, proper noun. An ancient town in Palestine near the modern town of Baytin; the site of Abraham's first altar.
BETHEL, proper noun. Any of several places in the USA.

Dictionary definition

BETHEL, noun. A house of worship (especially one for sailors).

Wise words

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