Bethel

Bethel
Bethel Beth"el (b[e^]th"[e^]l), n. [Heb. b[=e]th-el house of God.] [1913 Webster] 1. A place of worship; a hallowed spot. --S. F. Adams. [1913 Webster]

2. A chapel for dissenters. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]

3. A house of worship for seamen. [1913 Webster]


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