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Perezuzza

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 place or event name meaning “breach of Uzza,” referencing Uzzah’s death when he touched the Ark.

Detailed Definition
Perezuzza (1 Chronicles 13:11) marks the site of Uzzah’s punishment. In poetry, it symbolizes the peril of irreverent handling of the holy, the boundary between human zeal and divine protocol, and the cost of well-intentioned violation.
Example
Example in poetry:
Perezuzza—place where Uzzah died touching the ark—fuels reverence poetry: “At Perezuzza, holiness broke forth like fire”; A modern poem: “My Perezuzza is the moment I presumed on grace—and learned awe”; In a cautionary sonnet: “Uzzah meant well, but Perezuzza teaches: some boundaries protect life”; Liturgical reflection: “Blessed Perezuzza, where love must bow to law.”
Additional Notes
Perezuzza (“Breach of Uzza”) refers to the place or event (2 Samuel 6:8; 1 Chronicles 13:11) where Uzzah died after touching the Ark to steady it during transport. The name combines “perez” (breach/outburst) and “Uzza” (Uzzah), marking divine judgment against improper handling of holiness. David’s fear and renaming of the site underscore the Ark’s dangerous sanctity. In poetry, Perezuzza symbolizes the peril of well-intentioned irreverence, the boundary between human care and divine mystery, and the moment when proximity to the sacred becomes fatal.
Also Known As
Perez-uzza Perez-Uzza
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