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Hor

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 mountain where Aaron died and was buried, marking a transition in priestly leadership.

Detailed Definition
Mount Hor (Numbers 20) signifies sacred succession and mortality. In poetry, it symbolizes the passing of spiritual authority, the dignity of death in service, and the quiet solemnity of high places where legacy is transferred.
Example
Example in poetry:
Hor—mountain where Aaron died—fuels priestly poetry: “On Mount Hor, Aaron’s garments passed to Eleazar—death and succession intertwined”; A poem on legacy: “Aaron climbed Hor not to die, but to crown his son”; In a minimalist verse: “Hor: where the high priest’s journey ended in view of Canaan”; Liturgical reflection: “Blessed Hor, altar of peaceful transition.”
Additional Notes
Mount Hor (Numbers 20:22–29) is where Aaron died and was buried, with his priestly garments passed to Eleazar—a rare peaceful transition of sacred office. In poetry, Hor symbolizes mortality even among the anointed, the continuity of ritual leadership, and the quiet dignity of succession in the wilderness.
Also Known As
Mount Hor
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