A name from Scripture
Bethany
BETH-ah-nee
Meaning
House of figs; House of affliction
Hebrew origin · Girl · First in Matthew
What it points to
Bethany represents intimate friendship with Jesus — the welcoming home where He finds rest and pours out His love.
Verses · King James Version
“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.”
John 11:1
“And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.”
Luke 24:50