A proper name, referring to a biblical figure (father of Laban and Rebecca); used as a given name in English.
From Hebrew 'Bethuel,' composed of 'beth' (house) and 'el' (God), literally meaning 'house of God.' This is a biblical name that has been used in English literature and genealogy for centuries.
Many biblical names are actually compressed sentences—Bethuel means 'house of God,' Elizabeth means 'oath of God,' David means 'beloved'—so ancient Hebrew names were poetic declarations about what parents hoped for their children. It's a beautiful reminder that names once carried wishes and prayers.
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