Strong's Number 1008
Transliteration:
Beyth-'El
{bayth-ale'}
Word Origin:
TWOT:
241a
Part of Speech:
proper name location
Usage in the KJV:
Bethel 66, non translated variable 4
Total: 70
Definition:
Bethel = "house of God"
- ancient place and seat of worship in Ephraim on border of Benjamin, identified with Luz (former name)
- a place in south country of Judah, not far from Beersheba and Ziklag