Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- E · hud
- Read the spelling
- Ehud
Try it slowly.
Begin with a long ee sound, followed by a short hud.
Say EE-hud once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Ehud in context
Ehud is one of the deliverers described in Judges. The account identifies him as a Benjaminite and a left-handed man.
Read Judges 3:15 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Ehud in English?
One common English pronunciation is EE-hud. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Ehud?
Ehud is one of the deliverers described in Judges. The account identifies him as a Benjaminite and a left-handed man.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
