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abideth

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An archaic form of 'abides,' meaning to remain or continue in a particular state.

Detailed Definition
'Abideth' is an old English term that means to remain or to continue in a certain condition. In the context of the poem, it refers to the enduring nature of faith, hope, and charity, emphasizing their lasting significance. This term reflects the traditional language of the King James Bible, which often employs such archaic forms to convey timeless truths.
Example
Example in poetry:
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three" (1 Corinthians 13, King James); "Love abideth forever" (biblical adaptation); "The memory of that day abideth still" (personal reflection); "Truth abideth though all else pass away" (philosophical); "His name abideth on the lips of men" (heroic)
Additional Notes
The term 'abideth' is used to describe the lasting nature of these virtues.; Found in the poem, 1 Corinthians 13 by King James Bible
Also Known As
abides dwells remains endures
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