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Bethany

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Bethany

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Main Entry: Beth·a·ny

Pronunciation: \ˈbe-thə-nē\

Function: geographical name

biblical village of ancient Palestine E of Jerusalem on Mount of Olives; the present-day West Bank town is called Al–ʽAy·zar·ī·yah \ˌäl-ˌī-zä-ˈrē-yə\ population 3560

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