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Eunice

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

The mother of Timothy in the New Testament, noted for her faith and Jewish heritage despite her husband’s Greek background.

Detailed Definition
Eunice, along with her mother Lois, instilled faith in Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5), despite her mixed marriage. In poetry, she represents maternal faith transmission, the quiet strength of women in spiritual formation, and the blending of cultures within early Christian identity.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Eunice’s faith (2 Timothy 1:5) illustrates maternal spiritual legacy; In George Herbert’s "The Church-porch," Eunice models the Jewish mother who nurtures Christian faith; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Eunice symbolizes the quiet transmission of belief; In John Keble’s "Lyra Apostolica," Eunice represents the dignity of women’s spiritual influence; In Christina Rossetti’s devotional verse, Eunice’s name evokes the communion of faithful mothers; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," Eunice’s household becomes a cradle of grace.
Additional Notes
Eunice: Mother of Timothy, daughter of Lois; a Jewish believer married to a Greek (Acts 16:1; 2 Tim 1:5). In poetry, Eunice represents intergenerational faith transmission, the quiet influence of mothers, and the blending of Jewish and Gentile heritage in early Christianity. Her name (“good victory”) contrasts with her likely social marginalization—ideal for poems on domestic discipleship, maternal legacy, or the unsung women who shaped apostolic ministry.
Also Known As
Eunice mother of Timothy
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