bethlehem

• Имя собственное, обозначающее город в восточной Пенсильвании, исторически важный центр производства стали, а также небольшой городок недалеко от Иерусалима на Западном берегу реки Иордан, известный как ранний дом Давида и традиционное место рождения Иисуса.

A proper noun referring to a town in eastern Pennsylvania, historically an important center for steel production, as well as a small town near Jerusalem on the West Bank, known as the early home of David and the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Town in Pennsylvania, USAB2formalamerican

   A city in eastern Pennsylvania, located on the Lehigh River northwest of Philadelphia, historically known as a major center for steel production.

   Вифлеем

   • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was once a thriving hub for the steel industry.
   • The city of Bethlehem hosts an annual music festival.
   • Many historic buildings in Bethlehem date back to the industrial era.

2. Town in the West BankB1formal

   A small town near Jerusalem on the West Bank of the Jordan River, traditionally considered the birthplace of King David and the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

   Город на Западном берегу

   • Bethlehem is a major pilgrimage site for Christians around the world.
   • The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem marks the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
   • Every Christmas, thousands of visitors travel to Bethlehem to celebrate.