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Cherith

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

Cherith is the brook where Elijah is sheltered and fed by ravens.

Detailed Definition
The brook Cherith is a hidden refuge in Elijah’s prophetic life, where he drinks from running water and receives food from ravens during a drought. Its smallness contrasts with the scale of the crisis beyond its banks. Poets may use Cherith as an image of temporary sanctuary, emphasizing that survival can depend on a narrow stream, an unlikely messenger, and obedience to a secluded season.
Example
Example in poetry:
Cherith is the brook where Elijah is hidden and fed by ravens during drought.; A poet can use Cherith as a symbol of temporary refuge during a season of danger.; “At Cherith, the exile learned the grammar of water and wings” transforms the setting into a place of instruction.; The name may suggest that solitude can sustain a prophet before a return to public action.
Additional Notes
The brook Cherith is the secluded stream where Elijah hides during the drought announced to Ahab. Ravens bring him food, showing provision through an unexpected means. The episode connects Cherith with prophetic solitude, dependence on God, and preparation before Elijah’s public contest on Mount Carmel.
Also Known As
Wadi Cherith Brook Cherith
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