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Emmaus

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 village where the resurrected Jesus appeared to two disciples, revealing himself in the breaking of bread.

Detailed Definition
Emmaus (Luke 24) embodies recognition through hospitality and Scripture. In poetry, it symbolizes delayed revelation, the journey of doubt to faith, and the sacredness of ordinary moments transformed by divine presence.
Example
Example in poetry:
Emmaus—village where Jesus appeared after resurrection—fuels recognition poetry: “On the road to Emmaus, eyes were opened in the breaking of bread”; A modern poem: “My Emmaus is the ordinary moment where Christ becomes real”; In a sonnet on revelation: “They walked with sorrow, but left with fire—Emmaus changes every traveler”; Historical verse: “Emmaus means ‘warm spring’—and their hearts burned within them.”
Additional Notes
Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35) is where the resurrected Jesus walked with two disciples, revealing himself in the breaking of bread. The village’s location is uncertain, adding to its mystique. In poetry, Emmaus embodies recognition delayed then granted, the sacramental ordinary, and the journey from despair to revelation through companionship and scripture.
Also Known As
Amwas Nicopolis
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