Bethany was originally two places in ancient Israel, the best known located near Jerusalem, “on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives”: see Bethany (Israel). The other Bethany, “on the east bank of the Jordan River” (unless it is one and the same with the first Bethany), may correspond to Bethabara Hebrew יְרוּשָׁלַיִם (Yerushalayim) (Standard) Yerushalayim or Yerushalaim Arabic commonly القـُدْس (Al-Quds); officially in Israel أورشليم القدس (Urshalim-Al-Quds) Name Meaning Hebrew: (see below), Arabic: The Holiness Government City District Jerusalem Population 724,000 (2006) Jurisdiction 123,000 dunams (123 km²) Jerusalem (Hebrew:  , Yerushaláyim or Yerushalaim; Arabic:  , al-Quds, the Holiness)[2... Bethany was a village on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives, less than two miles (3 km) from Jerusalem, remembered by Christians as the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus in the New Testament. ... This entry incorporates text from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia with some modernisation. ...

Bethany may also refer to Bethany Christian Services.

Bethany may also refer to Bethany Christian Schools. Bethany Christian Schools is a non-public school for grades 6-12. ...

Many places throughout the world have since been named Bethany:

Bethany is the name of several places in the United States of America:

• Bethany, Arkansas
• Bethany, Connecticut
• Bethany Beach, Delaware
• Bethany, Georgia (two places):
  • in Baker County
  • in Decatur County
• Bethany, Illinois
• Bethany, Indiana (three places):
  • in Bartholomew County
  • in Morgan County
  • in Parke County
• Bethany, Kentucky (two places):
  • in Jefferson County
  • in Wolfe County
• Bethany, Louisiana
• Bethany, Minnesota
• Bethany, Mississippi
• Bethany, Missouri (two places):
  • in Dunklin County
  • in Harrison County
• Bethany, Nebraska
• Bethany, New York
• Bethany, North Carolina
• Bethany, Ohio
• Bethany, Oklahoma
• Bethany, Oregon
• Bethany, Pennsylvania
• Bethany, South Carolina
• Bethany, Tennessee (two places):
  • in Greene County
  • in Warren County
• Bethany, Vermont
• Bethany, Virginia (two places):
  • in Carroll County
  • in Wythe County
• Bethany, West Virginia

Bethany is also the name of places in Canada: Bethany is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... Seal of the Town of Bethany Beach Bethany Beach is an incorporated town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Baker County is a county in the Georgia. ... Decatur County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Bethany is a village located in Moultrie County, Illinois. ... Bethany is a town located in Morgan County, Indiana. ... Location in the state of Indiana Formed 1821 Seat Columbus Area  - Total  - Water 1,060 km² (409 mi²) 7 km² (3 mi²) 0. ... Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Parke County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Bethany is a neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky located on Dixie Highway (US 31) by Bethany Cemetery. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Wolfe County, Kentucky - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... BETHANY, TEXAS and LOUISIANA (Panola County and Caddo Parish). ... Bethany is a city located in Harrison County, Missouri. ... Dunklin County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Bethany is currently a neighborhood in the northeast region of the city of Lincoln, Nebraska. ... Bethany is a town located in Genesee County, New York. ... Bethany is an unincorporated community of central Liberty Township, in southwestern Ohios Butler County about three miles south of Monroe. ... Bethany is a northwest suburb of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area and is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. ... Bethany is a borough located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ... Carroll County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1790 Seat Wytheville Area  - Total  - Water 1,200 km² (463 mi²) 4 km² (1 mi²) 0. ... Bethany is a town located in Brooke County, West Virginia. ...

• Bethany, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
• Bethany, Ontario (Lennox and Addington County)

Bethany is also the name of places in Australia: Bethany is a lively village on Ontarios highway 7B, a few kilometers west of Peterborough, (the regions largest city). ...

• Bethany, South Australia

Bethany is also a female given name. Bethany (, postcode 5352) is a small village located about 2 km south east of Tanunda in the Barossa Valley. ... Look up Appendix:Most popular given names by country in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

• Bethany Joy Lenz-Galeotti of One Tree Hill (TV series)

Bethany is also the name of a leprosy colony in India: Bethany Joy Galeotti (born Bethany Joy Lenz on April 2, 1981) is an American singer and actress. ... One Tree Hill is an American teen television drama. ...

• Bethany Colony Leprosy Association (BCLA)

Bethany is also the name of several colleges and seminaries. See Bethany College. Bethany College can refer to any of the following colleges: Bethany College in Scotts Valley, California Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas Bethany College of West Virginia Bethany Lutheran College This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Béthanie is the name of various place

• Bethanie, Namibia
• Béthanie, Quebec

Bethany is also a first name. Its meaning is usually given as 'house of blessings', but it literally means 'house of figs'. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Béthanie is a municipality (municipalité) in the Regional County Municipality of Acton, in the province of Quebec, Canada. ... A given name specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name. ... A house in Pathanapuram, Kerala (India) A house, a structure used for habitation by people, generally has walls and a roof to shelter its enclosed space from precipitation, wind, heat, and cold. ... A house in Pathanapuram, Kerala (India) A house, a structure used for habitation by people, generally has walls and a roof to shelter its enclosed space from precipitation, wind, heat, and cold. ... Species About 800, including: Ficus altissima Ficus americana Ficus aurea Ficus benghalensis - Indian Banyan Ficus benjamina - Weeping Fig Ficus broadwayi Ficus carica - Common Fig Ficus citrifolia Ficus drupacea Ficus elastica Ficus godeffroyi Ficus grenadensis Ficus hartii Ficus lyrata Ficus macbrideii Ficus microcarpa - Chinese Banyan Ficus nota Ficus obtusifolia Ficus palmata...

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