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Jericho

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

An ancient Canaanite city famously conquered by Israel through miraculous walls falling.

Detailed Definition
Jericho (Joshua 6) represents divine victory through faith and obedience. In poetry, it symbolizes seemingly insurmountable barriers overcome by sacred means, the fragility of human defenses, and the drama of covenantal fulfillment.
Example
Example in poetry:
Jericho—city that fell to Joshua—inspires faith poetry: “Jericho’s walls bowed to trumpets and trust”; A modern poem: “My Jericho is the obstacle that crumbles when I march in obedience”; In a sonnet on impossible victories: “Seven days, seven circuits—Jericho teaches patience in faith”; Historical verse: “Blessed Jericho, firstfruits of the Promised Land.”
Additional Notes
Jericho (Joshua 6) is famed for its walls falling at the sound of trumpets and shouts—a story blending ritual, faith, and military strategy. Later rebuilt by Hiel (1 Kings 16:34), it features in Jesus’ parables (the Good Samaritan) and healing miracles. In poetry, Jericho symbolizes seemingly impregnable obstacles overcome by unconventional faith and the sacred rhythm of procession and sound.
Other Meanings of “Jericho”
Also Known As
City of Palms
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