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Dalmanutha

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

A location on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus sailed after feeding the four thousand.

Detailed Definition
Dalmanutha (Mark 8:10) is obscure but marks a moment of withdrawal and reflection. In poetry, it symbolizes liminal spaces of retreat, the quiet aftermath of miracle, and the mystery of places unnamed yet sanctified by Christ’s presence.
Example
Example in poetry:
Dalmanutha—region where Jesus sailed—rarely appears, but a poet might write, “In Dalmanutha’s waters, Jesus sought rest, but crowds followed”; A minimalist verse: “Dalmanutha: unnamed shore where bread multiplied”; In a poem on seeking signs: “They asked for a sign in Dalmanutha—Jesus sighed and sailed away”; Liturgical reflection: “Blessed Dalmanutha, silent witness to the sigh of God.”
Additional Notes
Dalmanutha (Mark 8:10) is a disputed location on the Sea of Galilee, possibly a variant of Magdala. Its obscurity invites poetic speculation about places of transition, mystery, or textual uncertainty. In verse, Dalmanutha can represent the liminal spaces where miracles occur yet leave no clear map—ideal for meditations on faith and ambiguity.
Also Known As
Magadan
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