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Webster 1913 Edition


Bethel

Beth′el

(bĕth′ĕl)
,
Noun.
[Heb.
bēth-el
house of God.]
1.
A place of worship; a hallowed spot.
S. F. Adams.
2.
A chapel for dissenters.
[Eng.]
3.
A house of worship for seamen.

Definition 2024


Bethel

Bethel

See also: bethel

English

Proper noun

Bethel

  1. An ancient town in Palestine near the modern town of Baytin; the site of Abraham's first altar.
  2. Any of several places in the USA.

Old Irish

Alternative forms

  • Bethelém

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin Bethel.

Proper noun

Bethel ? (genitive Bethil)

  1. (biblical) Bethlehem

Descendants

  • Irish: An Bheithil

Mutation

Old Irish mutation
Radical Lenition Nasalization
Bethel Bethel
pronounced with /v(ʲ)-/
mBethel
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

bethel

bethel

See also: Bethel

English

Noun

bethel (plural bethels)

  1. A holy place.
  2. A chapel, especially one for sailors.