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Abiud

Biblical
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

A minor biblical figure listed in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, reflecting ancestral lineage in early Christian tradition.

Detailed Definition
Abiud appears only in Matthew 1:13 as part of the post-exilic lineage connecting Zerubbabel to Joseph, Jesus’ legal father. His inclusion underscores the continuity of messianic promise through generations. In poetry, such obscure genealogical figures symbolize the quiet faithfulness of ordinary links in sacred history and the fulfillment of divine design across time.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Abiud appears in the genealogical framework linking Adam to Christ; In George Herbert’s "The Temple," Abiud’s place in Matthew’s genealogy underscores Christ’s human lineage; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Virgin Mary to the Child Jesus," ancestral names like Abiud affirm incarnation; In John Keble’s "The Christian Year," Abiud symbolizes the quiet faithfulness of obscure saints; In Christina Rossetti’s "Advent," genealogical lists including Abiud emphasize hope’s long preparation; In T.S. Eliot’s "The Journey of the Magi," ancestral names like Abiud root the Incarnation in history.
Additional Notes
Abiud: A minor figure in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:13); though obscure, such names anchor Christ’s lineage in historical continuity. In poetic contexts, Abiud exemplifies the “forgotten links” in sacred history—ideal for meditations on ancestry, divine providence in obscurity, or the quiet faithfulness of unnamed generations. Pair with other genealogical names for rhythmic or liturgical effect.
Also Known As
Abihud
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