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Amminadab

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

Ancestor of David and father of Nahshon, a leader of Judah during the Exodus

Detailed Definition
Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah, appears in genealogies (Exodus 6:23; Ruth 4:19) and as Nahshon’s father, linking priestly and royal lines. He signifies covenantal continuity. In poetry, Amminadab represents the quiet dignity of lineage, the unseen links in salvation history, and the faithfulness embedded in generational names—often evoked as a pillar of ancestral faith preceding greater figures.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Amminadab’s lineage (Exodus 6) anchors the priestly line in divine promise; In George Herbert’s "The Temple," Amminadab’s name evokes the dignity of ancestral faith; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Virgin Mary to the Child Jesus," Amminadab is part of the genealogical chain of grace; In John Keble’s "The Christian Year," Amminadab symbolizes the quiet faithfulness of obscure saints; In Christina Rossetti’s "Advent," Amminadab’s place in the lineage anticipates the Messiah; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," ancestral names like Amminadab illustrate the pattern of redemption.
Additional Notes
Amminadab: Levitical ancestor mentioned in Exodus 6 and Ruth 4; father of Nahshon and grandfather of Elisheba (Aaron’s wife). Though minor, his name appears in genealogies linking Judah and Levi. In poetry, Amminadab signifies ancestral faithfulness and the quiet continuity of covenant lines. His name (“my kinsman is noble”) invites reflection on heritage and divine election within family history.
Also Known As
Amminadab father of Nahshon Amminadab of Judah Aminadab
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