bema vs chancel

bema and chancel both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bema	Yes	No	No	No
chancel	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, bema and chancel are synonyms defined as:

bema and chancel: area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Other synonyms of bema include sanctuary.

bema (noun)	chancel (noun)
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing	area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing