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.
权威例句
1. The place was named Bethel.
这地方叫伯特尔.
2. We at Bethel Automotive cordially invite you to join us.
伯特利公司全体员工热诚欢迎您的加盟,共创伯特利公司美好明天.
3. Ross: My friend Bethel rescued him from some lab.
罗斯: 我朋友班塞从实验室救出来的.
4. George graduated from Bethel Seminary San Diego in 2005.
他本人于2005年从伯特利神学院毕业.
5. He set one in Bethel, and the other he put in Dan.