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Apocalypse

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

Apocalypse is a revelation that unveils hidden heavenly or final realities.

Detailed Definition
The biblical sense of apocalypse is not merely catastrophe but disclosure: a veil is drawn back, and cosmic conflict, judgment, or renewal becomes visible. Its imagery includes beasts, trumpets, stars, thrones, and a transformed creation. In poetry, apocalypse can name both the terror of seeing too much and the hope that destruction may clear a path toward justice, resurrection, and a world remade.
Example
Example in poetry:
Apocalypse can describe a final catastrophe, but its root sense also suggests an unveiling or revelation; “The city’s blackout became an apocalypse of hidden stars”; A poet may use apocalyptic imagery of fire, trumpets, and judgment to express social collapse; The term can also frame a moment when a speaker suddenly sees the truth.
Additional Notes
An apocalypse is a revelation that discloses realities hidden from ordinary human sight, often through visions, angels, symbolic beasts, cosmic conflict, or a final judgment. The term comes from a Greek word meaning “uncovering.” Apocalyptic poetry frequently uses vivid symbolism to express hope, warning, divine sovereignty, resurrection, and the renewal of creation.
Other Meanings of “Apocalypse”
Also Known As
Revelation Book of Revelation Apocalypse of John
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