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Perez

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

Perez is a biblical figure, son of Judah and Tamar, whose lineage leads to King David and Jesus, symbolizing unexpected redemption and royal ancestry.

Detailed Definition
Perez, born through Tamar’s bold act, broke the line of Judah forward (Genesis 38; Ruth 4:18–22). His twin Zerah emerged first, but Perez “broke through.” In poetry, Perez symbolizes unexpected grace, the triumph of divine purpose over scandal, and the breaking of barriers—often invoked as a type of Christ, the one who bursts forth to redeem lineage and fulfill promise.
Example
Example in poetry:
In Genesis 38:29, Perez’s birth through Tamar inspires poetry about irregular yet chosen lineage; Matthew 1:3 includes Perez in Jesus’ genealogy—a detail used in messianic verse; Contemporary poems explore Perez as ancestor of David and Christ; In poems about scandal and grace, Perez embodies God’s use of unlikely stories; Some liturgical works honor Perez as link in the messianic chain; Educational poems cite Perez to teach about levirate marriage and redemption.
Additional Notes
Perez, twin son of Judah and Tamar, is an ancestor of David and Jesus (Ruth 4, Matthew 1); his birth—breaking out first despite being second—symbolizes disruption and divine reversal; his inclusion in messianic genealogies highlights God’s use of scandalous or unexpected origins in redemptive history.
Also Known As
Perez son of Judah Pharez
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