bethany

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Synonyms: bethann, bethan, bettany

Antonyms: bethann, bethan, bettany

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|biblical}} The [[village]] where [[Jesus]] stayed before going to [[Jerusalem]] and being crucified.
2. {{lb|en|biblical}} The [[village]] where [[Lazarus]], [[Mary]] and [[Martha]] lived ([[Bible]], John 11 v. 1)
3. {{lb|en|biblical}} [[Mary]] of Bethany, sometimes identified as [[Mary Magdalene]].
4. {{given name|en|female|from=Aramaic}}, transferred use of the biblical place name.
5. Other places named ''Bethany'' elsewhere:

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