Bethphage

or Beth-pha·ge

[ beth-fuh-jee ]

noun

1. a place in ancient Israel, at the foot of the Mount of Olives: said to be the starting point of Jesus' ride into Jerusalem.

Example Sentences

After descending from Bethphage for about half a mile by a very steep and stony path, we come to the village of Bethany.

From Project Gutenberg

After great consolation in prayer he desired to go to Bethphage.

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The adjoining village of Bethphage derived its name from the Green Fig.

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