That is why, when prophesying Bethel’s destruction, Hosea referred to it as “Beth - aven, ” which means“ House of Hurtfulness. ”
Ķēniņu 12: 25 — 29.) Tāpēc Hozeja, pravietodams Bēteles sagraušanu, nosauca pilsētu par Bet - Avenu — ’ posta namu ’.