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    Bethany

    Pronounced BETH-ah-nee

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Bethany appears in the King James Bible, including John 11:1.
    Meaning
    "House of figs; House of affliction"
    Origin
    Hebrew

    Bethany was the village near Jerusalem where Jesus' close friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived. Jesus frequently stayed there, and it was from Bethany that He ascended to heaven. The name speaks of intimate friendship with Jesus and the comfort of His presence.

    Spiritual meaning

    Bethany represents intimate friendship with Jesus — the welcoming home where He finds rest and pours out His love.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha."

      John 11:1 (KJV) →

    • "And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them."

      Luke 24:50 (KJV) →
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