beth·el
| \ ˈbe-thəl
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\
Definition of bethel
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a hallowed spot
2a
: a chapel for Nonconformists
b
: a place of worship for seamen
Bethel
geographical name
Beth·el
| \ ˈbe-thəl
, be-ˈthel \
, be-ˈthel \
Definition of Bethel (Entry 2 of 2)
1
city of ancient Palestine north of Jerusalem
Note:
The present-day West Bank town on the site of Bethel is called
Bay*tīn
\
ˌbā-ˈtēn
\
.
2
town in southeastern New York notable as the site of the Woodstock music festival in 1969 population 4255
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“Bethel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bethel. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of bethel was circa 1617
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