Atomic Bible

Village near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.

Bethany

Named in 11 verses across 4 books, first in Matthew 21:17.

ΒηθανίαBethany

The name means “the house of song; the house of affliction.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Bethany Written by AI

Bethany was a village located about two miles east of Jerusalem, on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. It is mentioned frequently in the Gospels, particularly in connection with Jesus' ministry and the family of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, who were close friends of Jesus. Jesus often visited Bethany and stayed with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Luke 10:38-42; Jhn.12.1-3). It was in Bethany that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, performing one of His most significant miracles (Jhn.11.1-44). This event took place shortly before Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Jhn.12.1, 9-11). Bethany was also the place where Jesus was anointed by Mary, who poured expensive perfume on His feet and wiped them with her hair (Matthew 26:6-13; Mrk.14.3-9; Jhn.12.1-8). This act of devotion took place in the house of Simon the leper, and it was criticized by Judas Iscariot as a waste of money. In the Synoptic Gospels, Bethany is mentioned in connection with Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1, 17; Mrk.11.1, 11-12; Luke 19:29). Jesus sent two of His disciples to Bethany to find a colt for Him to ride into Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. After His resurrection, Jesus led His disciples out as far as Bethany before ascending into heaven (Luke 24:50-51). The village held a special place in Jesus' ministry, serving as a place of rest, friendship, and significant events.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

House of dates. (1.) The Revised Version in John 1:28 has this word instead of Bethabara, on the authority of the oldest manuscripts. It appears to have been the name of a place on the east of Jordan.

(2.) A village on the south-eastern slope of the Mount of Olives (Mark 11:1), about 2 miles east of Jerusalem, on the road to Jericho. It derived its name from the number of palm-trees which grew there. It was the residence of Lazarus and his sisters. It is frequently mentioned in connection with memorable incidents in the life of our Lord (Matt. 21:17; 26:6; Mark 11:11, 12; 14:3; Luke 24:50; John 11:1; 12:1). It is now known by the name of el-Azariyeh, i.e., “place of Lazarus,” or simply Lazariyeh. Seen from a distance, the village has been described as “remarkably beautiful, the perfection of retirement and repose, of seclusion and lovely peace.” Now a mean village, containing about twenty families.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. Matthew 21:17

    Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night.

  2. Matthew 26:6

    While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,

  3. Mark 11:1

    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples

  4. Mark 11:11

    Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, He went out to Bethany with the Twelve.

  5. Mark 11:12

    The next day, when they had left Bethany, Jesus was hungry.

  6. Mark 14:3

    While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

  7. Luke 19:29

    As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,

  8. Luke 24:50

    When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

  9. John 11:1

    At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

  10. John 11:18

    Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles away,

  11. John 12:1

    Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.