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Arphaxad

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

Son of Shem and ancestor of Abraham, listed in the post-Flood genealogy in Genesis.

Detailed Definition
Arphaxad bridges Noah to Abraham, anchoring Israel’s lineage in the post-diluvian world. In poetry, he represents continuity after catastrophe, the preservation of promise through generations, and the quiet transmission of covenant across time.
Example
Example in poetry:
Arphaxad—ancestor of Abraham—fuels genealogical poetry: “From Arphaxad to Abraham, the line of promise narrowed like a river to a stream”; A poem on legacy: “Arphaxad’s name is a bridge between flood and covenant”; In a minimalist verse: “Arphaxad: ten generations from Noah, one step closer to blessing”; Liturgical reflection: “Blessed be Arphaxad, whose blood carried the seed of nations.”
Additional Notes
Arphaxad, son of Shem (Genesis 10:22, 11:10–13), is a key link in the post-Flood genealogy leading to Abraham. His inclusion underscores the biblical focus on lineage as divine conduit. Though lacking narrative, Arphaxad represents the quiet continuity of promise—ideal for poems meditating on ancestry, time, and the slow unfolding of covenant.
Also Known As
Arpachshad
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