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Luke

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

Gentile author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts; traditionally depicted as a physician and companion of Paul.

Detailed Definition
Luke, Paul’s companion, wrote a detailed Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, emphasizing compassion for outcasts and the Spirit’s global mission. In poetry, Luke represents the thoughtful witness, the healer who records divine healing, and the historian who frames salvation as universal narrative—often symbolizing the integration of reason, care, and evangelistic passion.
Example
Example in poetry:
In medieval carols, Luke is depicted with an ox and palette, inspiring poems about art as worship; George Herbert’s “The Forerunners” echoes Luke’s emphasis on lost-and-found grace; T.S. Eliot references Luke’s parables in “Four Quartets” to explore time and redemption; Modern poetry honors Luke as physician-writer who centered women, the poor, and outcasts; In poems about vocation, Luke embodies integration of science, storytelling, and faith; Some liturgical calendars include poetic tributes to Luke on October 18, his feast day.
Additional Notes
Luke, traditionally the author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts, was a physician and companion of Paul; his writings emphasize compassion, social justice, and the inclusion of women and outcasts; poets referencing Luke often draw on his narrative style, attention to detail, or themes of healing and mercy.
Also Known As
Luke the Evangelist Luke the Physician Lucanus
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