And passing on from thence to a mountain that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.
Source: tatoeba (7818013)
Bethel
/ˈbɛθəl/
Synonyms for "bethel" (11 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(1 words)
biblical city
cathedralchurch house
Strong matches (3)
Noun(2 words)
geographic nameholy city
house of god
Related words (5)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: biblical city, cathedral, church house, geographic name, holy city.
- Sentence evidence is available for bethel, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bethel".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bethel"
Keep "bethel" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bethel" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bethel", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bethel" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesgeographic namehouse of Godhouse of prayerhouse of worshipplace nameplace of worshipreligious site
More specific
4 entriesAlaskan townConnecticut townancient citybiblical city
Collocations
6 entriesBethel AlaskaBethel ConnecticutBethel toponymbiblical citybiblical sitehouse of God
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
And he returned by the way that he came from the south to Bethel, to the place where before he had pitched his tent between Bethel and Hai, in the place of the altar which he had made before, and there he called upon the name of the Lord.
Source: tatoeba (7824699)
I am the God of Bethel, where thou didst anoint the stone, and make a vow to me. Now therefore arise, and go out of this land, and return into thy native country.
Source: tatoeba (7825972)
In the mean time God said to Jacob: Arise and go up to Bethel, and dwell there, and make there an altar to God, who appeared to thee when thou didst flee from Esau, thy brother.
Source: tatoeba (7864865)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bethel"?
Closest matches include biblical city, cathedral, church house, geographic name, holy city.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bethel"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.