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Antipas

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

Martyr in Pergamum praised by Christ in Revelation for faithful witness

Detailed Definition
Antipas, called “my faithful witness,” was martyred in Pergamum, a city where Satan’s throne resided (Revelation 2:13). His death exemplifies steadfastness amid persecution. In poetry, Antipas symbolizes courageous testimony, the cost of loyalty to Christ in hostile places, and the paradox of victory through death—often invoked as a beacon of fidelity in spiritual warfare.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Antipas (Revelation 2:13) is cited as a faithful martyr; In George Herbert’s "The Church Militant," Antipas’s witness in Pergamum symbolizes courage under persecution; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Antipas’s blood cries out like Abel’s; In John Keble’s "Lyra Apostolica," Antipas represents the cost of loyalty to Christ; In Christina Rossetti’s "Later Life," Antipas’s faithfulness in a “Satanic” city inspires; In T.S. Eliot’s "The Waste Land," Antipas’s martyrdom contrasts with modern spiritual apathy.
Additional Notes
Antipas: Martyr mentioned in Revelation 2:13 (“my faithful witness”); tradition identifies him as bishop of Pergamum. In poetry, Antipas represents steadfast witness under persecution and the cost of faithfulness in hostile environments (“where Satan dwells”). His name evokes early Christian martyrdom—useful in elegies, apocalyptic verse, or reflections on testimony amid opposition.
Also Known As
Antipas the Martyr Antipas of Pergamum
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