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Berechiah

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

Father of the prophet Zechariah and a name appearing in several genealogies

Detailed Definition
Berechiah is noted in Zechariah 1:1 as the father of the post-exilic prophet Zechariah and appears in other lists like Ezra and Nehemiah. His name, meaning “blessed by Yahweh,” reflects hope in restoration. In poetry, Berechiah represents the quiet faithfulness of those who anchor prophetic voices in generational piety and covenantal continuity.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Berechiah is part of the genealogical or prophetic framework (Zechariah 1:1); In George Herbert’s "The Temple," obscure names like Berechiah affirm divine remembrance; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Berechiah’s mention underscores prophetic lineage; In John Keble’s "The Christian Year," Berechiah symbolizes the faithful unknown; In Christina Rossetti’s devotional poetry, Berechiah’s name evokes the communion of saints; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," minor figures like Berechiah illustrate providential pattern.
Additional Notes
Berechiah: Name of several figures, including father of the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 1:1) and a temple official (1 Chron 25:4). In poetry, Berechiah (“Yahweh blesses”) is a theophoric name ideal for exploring divine favor, prophetic lineage, or liturgical service. Context determines focus—prophetic (Zechariah’s father) or musical (temple singer). Useful in poems on naming, blessing, or intergenerational faith.
Also Known As
Berechiah father of Zechariah Berechiah the Prophet
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