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Aristarchus

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

Companion of Paul who accompanied him on missionary journeys and during imprisonment

Detailed Definition
Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, is noted in Acts and Paul’s letters as a loyal fellow worker who shared Paul’s trials, even during the voyage to Rome. In poetry, he symbolizes enduring friendship, sacrificial companionship in ministry, and the quiet courage of those who stand with truth-tellers in adversity.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Aristarchus’s companionship with Paul (Acts 19–27) illustrates faithful friendship; In George Herbert’s "The Church-porch," Aristarchus models loyalty in suffering; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Aristarchus’s presence in storms prefigures divine companionship; In John Keble’s "Lyra Apostolica," Aristarchus symbolizes steadfastness in travel and trial; In Christina Rossetti’s "Later Life," Aristarchus’s quiet support inspires; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," companions like Aristarchus embody the journey of faith.
Additional Notes
Aristarchus: Companion of Paul, called “fellow prisoner” (Col 4:10; Philemon 24); present during the Ephesian riot (Acts 19). In poetry, Aristarchus represents loyal friendship in adversity and the cost of solidarity. His Macedonian origin (Acts 27:2) adds ethnic diversity to Paul’s circle. Ideal for poems on companionship, shared risk, or the quiet endurance of the “background” disciple.
Also Known As
Aristarchus of Thessalonica Aristarchus companion of Paul
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