beth
noun
the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
beth
1 American
[bays, bayt, bet]
/ beɪs, beɪt, bɛt /
Also
bet
noun
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the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
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either of the consonant sounds represented by this letter.
Beth
2
American
[beth]
/ bɛθ /
noun
beth
British
/ bɛt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of beth
First recorded in 1905–10; from Hebrew bēth literally, “house”; see beta
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However, the researchers, led by the study's lead author, Israel Finkelstein, believe the letter "B" is there and it is not a reference to "beth," the Hebrew word for "house," but rather Balak.
From Fox News ● May 2, 2019
It culminates in an appearance before a three-judge religious panel known as a beth din, and a trip to a mikvah, the ritual bath.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 15, 2016
The advert says: “We inform the public that the London beth din has informed the constituent synagogues of the United Synagogue that Mr John Abayahoudayan should be refused entry into any such synagogue.”
From The Guardian ● Nov. 8, 2015
In fact, the word alphabet comes directly from the first two letters of the Phoenician alphabet: aleph and beth.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Myne pleyers that y have hedyr brought, Their ballys beth of stonys round, Be the helpe of hym that me dere bought, They shall youre wall have to ground.
From A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483 Written in the Fifteenth Century, and for the First Time Printed from MSS. in the British Museum by Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas
Beth Pinsker wrote about how most people like the idea of guaranteed income, but might not consider the best investments to fit that need.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Beth Piniella, 40, feels that her family is doing all right.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Sister’s youngest siblings, Beth and Trevor, still live at home with their mother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Beth Dobbin is so determined to raise awareness of the illness that has decimated her life that she is speaking out, despite knowing it could trigger a brutal deterioration in her health.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“If God spares Beth, I never will complain again,” whispered Meg earnestly.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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