Strongs Number: H1008
| Hebrew Word: | בֵּית־אֵל |
| Transliteration: | Bêyth-ʼÊl |
| Phonetic: | bayth-ale' |
| Part of Speech: | Proper Name Location |
| Strongs Definition: | house of God; {Beth-El} a place in Palestine |
| BDB Definition: |
Bethel = "house of God" 1. ancient place and seat of worship in Ephraim on border of Benjamin, identified with Luz (former name) 2. a place in south country of Judah, not far from Beersheba and Ziklag |
| Origin: | From H1004 and H410 |
| Bible Usage: | Beth-el. |