Strong’s G0963

Βηθανία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Béthania

Pronunciation

bay-than-ee'-ah

Definition

Bethany

Meaning

(a) Bethany, the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, near Jerusalem, (b) Bethany, beyond Jordan.

Usage

Bethany is a village mentioned in the New Testament, located near Jerusalem on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. It is significant as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and as a place where Jesus often visited and performed miracles.

Bible references

Matthew 21:17;Matthew 26:6;Mark 11:1;Mark 11:11;Mark 11:12;Mark 14:3;Luke 19:29;Luke 24:50;John 1:28;John 11:1;John 11:18;John 12:1