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 nameBeth·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 \
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2 town in southeastern New York notable as the site of the Woodstock music festival in 1969 population 4255
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The first known use of bethel was circa 1617
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