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Bethany

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛθəni/

The English word “Bethany” has 3 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. The village where Jesus stayed before going to Jerusalem and being crucified.
  2. The village where Lazarus, Mary and Martha lived (Bible, John 11 v. 1)
  3. Mary of Bethany, sometimes identified as Mary Magdalene.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Βηθανία (Bēthanía), from Aramaic בית עניא (beth anya, “house of wretchedness”). This etymology is highly disputed; see Bethany.

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