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Asiel

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

One of Gad’s sons listed in Genesis and Numbers tribal genealogies

Detailed Definition
Asiel, son of Gad, appears in Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:16 as part of Israel’s tribal roster. He signifies the expansion of Jacob’s lineage into twelve tribes. In poetry, Asiel embodies the quiet permanence of tribal identity, the foundational names that anchor Israel’s story—often evoked as a symbol of belonging, heritage, and the divine ordering of kinship in sacred history.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Asiel is part of the genealogical or tribal framework of Israel; In George Herbert’s "The Temple," obscure names like Asiel remind readers of God’s attention to all; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Asiel’s mention in Chronicles underscores the dignity of service; In John Keble’s "The Christian Year," Asiel symbolizes the faithful unknown; In Christina Rossetti’s devotional poetry, Asiel’s name evokes the communion of saints; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," minor figures like Asiel illustrate the pattern of divine providence.
Additional Notes
Asiel: Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:39 as a Gadite; extremely obscure. In poetry, such names function as placeholders for the countless unnamed faithful in sacred history. Useful in minimalist, meditative, or liturgical poetry that contemplates the anonymity of covenant community or the humility of genealogical continuity. Pair with other minor names for rhythmic or incantatory effect.
Also Known As
Asiel the Gershonite
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