Bible Dictionary

Bethsaida

Bethsaida was a town near the Sea of Galilee; its name has been traditionally explained as “house of fishing” or “place of fishing,” though the proposed meaning is uncertain.

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653

Entry Position

69 of 653

Letter

B

Meaning

Bethsaida was a town near the Sea of Galilee; its name has been traditionally explained as “house of fishing” or “place of fishing,” though the proposed meaning is uncertain.

Key Scriptures

  • Matthew 11:21-22
  • Mark 6:45
  • Mark 8:22-26
  • Luke 9:10-17
  • Luke 10:13-14
  • John 1:44
  • John 12:21

Original Language

Greek

Βηθσαϊδά

Bēthsaida

Bethsaida (place name)

Meaning

Bethsaida was a town near the Sea of Galilee. Its name has been traditionally explained as “house of fishing” or “place of fishing,” though the proposed meaning is uncertain.

Biblical Usage

Bethsaida was associated with several of the disciples of Jesus, including Philip, Andrew, and Peter.

Jesus healed a blind man at Bethsaida. He also reproved the town for its failure to repent despite the mighty works performed there.

Key References

  • Matthew 11:21-22
  • Mark 8:22-26
  • Luke 9:10-17
  • John 1:44
  • John 12:21
  • Jesus Christ
  • Philip
  • Andrew
  • Peter
  • Sea of Galilee

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Scriptures

  • Matthew 11:21-22
  • Mark 6:45
  • Mark 8:22-26
  • Luke 9:10-17
  • Luke 10:13-14
  • John 1:44
  • John 12:21

Related Terms

Capernaum

Study Topics

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