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Pedahzur

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

Father of Gamaliel, a leader of Manasseh during the wilderness census (Numbers 1).

Detailed Definition
Pedahzur appears only in genealogical records. In poetry, such names evoke the structured leadership of Israel’s formative journey, symbolizing the unsung roles that uphold communal identity and divine mission in sacred history.
Example
Example in poetry:
Pedahzur—father of a tribal leader in Numbers—rarely appears; a poet might write: “Pedahzur sent his son to war under Judah’s banner”; In genealogical verse: “Pedahzur’s name anchors a census, a moment of order in chaos”; A minimalist line: “Pedahzur: steward of warriors, keeper of tribal honor”; Liturgical invocation: “Remember Pedahzur, whose lineage upheld Israel’s camp.”
Additional Notes
Pedahzur (“stone of splendor” or “rock of brilliance”) is mentioned only in Numbers 1:10 and 2:20 as the father of Gamaliel, leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the wilderness census. Though lacking narrative, his name and role reflect the structured tribal leadership that maintained Israel’s cohesion in exile. In poetry, Pedahzur can symbolize the dignity of ancestral lineage, the quiet strength of tribal identity, and the beauty embedded in seemingly minor biblical names—each a stone in the mosaic of covenantal community.
Also Known As
rock redeemer Manasseh leader tribal prince
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