Synonyms for bethel


Grammar : Noun
Spell : beth-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɛθ əl

Top 10 synonyms for bethel Other synonyms for the word bethel

Définition of bethel

Origin :
  • 1610s, "a place where God is worshipped," from Hebrew beth El "house of God," from beth, construct state of bayit "house." Popular as a name for religious meeting houses among some Protestant denominations. Beth also was the name of the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, so called for its shape, and was borrowed into Greek as beta.
  • As in parish : noun congregation of a church
  • As in house of God : noun church
  • As in chapel : noun church room
  • As in church : noun religious institution, building
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