What biblical town's name means House of Bread ?
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Jerusalem
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Bethlehem
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Rome
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Bethlehem comes from the Hebrew 'Beit Lechem,' which literally means 'House of Bread.' Bethlehem is significant in biblical history as the birthplace of King David and, according to Christian tradition, Jesus Christ. Jerusalem means 'City of Peace' or 'Foundation of Peace,' while Rome is not a biblical town with this meaning.