하나님의 집이나 성스러운 장소 또는 성소.
A place that is considered holy or a sanctuary for worship.
예문:
"The travelers built a small bethel of stones to mark the spot where they felt a divine presence."
"For the poet, the quiet library was a bethel, a sanctuary from the noise of the city."
영국 국교회에 속하지 않는 비국교도들의 예배당 또는 집회소.
A place of worship for Christians who do not belong to the established Church of England.
예문:
"Many families in the mining village preferred the local bethel over the grand cathedral in the city."
"The old bethel on the corner has been converted into a community center, though its religious history is still visible."
선원들을 위해 마련된 예배당이나 숙박 시설.
A chapel or a place of lodging specifically designated for the use of sailors and seamen.
예문:
"The bethel at the docks offered a warm bed and a Bible to any sailor passing through the port."
"He spent his evenings volunteering at the bethel, listening to the stories of men who had spent years at sea."