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Jarmah

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 son of Joel, listed in the genealogy of Reuben (1 Chronicles 5).

Detailed Definition
Jarmah appears only in ancestral records. In poetry, such names anchor identity in lineage, symbolizing the continuity of tribe and the quiet dignity of those remembered only in sacred lists, evoking themes of belonging and heritage.
Example
Example in poetry:
Jarmah—son of Shem—rarely appears; a poet might write, “Jarmah’s name is a whisper in the genealogy of grace”; In a minimalist verse: “Jarmah: link in the chain from flood to promise”; Genealogical reflection: “From Jarmah to Abraham, the line held fast”; Liturgical invocation: “Remember Jarmah, whose blood carried the covenant forward.”
Additional Notes
Jarmah appears only in 1 Chronicles 5:13 as a Reubenite in a genealogy. Though lacking narrative, such names preserve tribal memory post-exile. In poetry, Jarmah can symbolize the quiet persistence of lineage, the dignity of the forgotten, and the Chronicler’s project of reconstructing identity through lists.
Also Known As
high place Judah town biblical locale
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