Aleph
Silent / a carrier- Value
- 1
- Ancient picture
- Ox head
- Study association
- Strength • leader
The language study room
Meet the Aleph-Bet.
Hebrew is read from right to left. Begin slowly, learn the shape and sound of each letter, then watch familiar restored words open up in a deeper way.
Begin with AlephMishlĕ 18:21Words carry life✦Ya’aqob 1:22Become doers✦Tehillim 119:105Walk in the light
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Letters first.
Then words. Then context.
Hebrew can deepen a study, but a letter picture is not a secret code that overrides grammar, history, context, or the full witness of Scripture. We use ancient picture associations as memory aids, not as permission to invent meanings.
22 letters • read right to left
The Hebrew Aleph-Bet
Open each letter with your eyes, say its name, then trace its shape with your finger.
Bĕt
B or V- Value
- 2
- Ancient picture
- House / tent
- Study association
- House • family • inside
Gimel
G- Value
- 3
- Ancient picture
- Foot / camel
- Study association
- Walk • carry • gather
Dalet
D- Value
- 4
- Ancient picture
- Door
- Study association
- Entrance • pathway
Hĕ
H- Value
- 5
- Ancient picture
- Raised arms
- Study association
- Behold • reveal • breath
Waw
W / V / vowel- Value
- 6
- Ancient picture
- Peg / hook
- Study association
- Secure • connect
Zayin
Z- Value
- 7
- Ancient picture
- Tool / weapon
- Study association
- Cut • provide • defend
Ḥet
Deep ḥ / kh- Value
- 8
- Ancient picture
- Fence
- Study association
- Enclose • protect • separate
Tet
T- Value
- 9
- Ancient picture
- Basket / coil
- Study association
- Surround • contain
Yod
Y- Value
- 10
- Ancient picture
- Hand / arm
- Study association
- Work • deed • power
Kaph
K or Kh- Value
- 20
- Ancient picture
- Palm
- Study association
- Open • bend • cover
Lamed
L- Value
- 30
- Ancient picture
- Shepherd’s staff
- Study association
- Teach • guide • authority
Mem
M- Value
- 40
- Ancient picture
- Water
- Study association
- Waters • mighty • flowing
Nun
N- Value
- 50
- Ancient picture
- Seed / sprout
- Study association
- Life • continue • heir
Samek
S- Value
- 60
- Ancient picture
- Support / thorn
- Study association
- Support • protect
Ayin
Silent / guttural- Value
- 70
- Ancient picture
- Eye
- Study association
- See • know • understand
Pĕ
P or F- Value
- 80
- Ancient picture
- Mouth
- Study association
- Speak • breath • expression
Tsadi
Ts- Value
- 90
- Ancient picture
- Trail / hook
- Study association
- Pursue • hunt • righteous path
Qoph
Q / K- Value
- 100
- Ancient picture
- Horizon / back of head
- Study association
- Cycle • behind • set apart
Rĕsh
R- Value
- 200
- Ancient picture
- Head
- Study association
- First • person • beginning
Shin
Sh or S- Value
- 300
- Ancient picture
- Teeth
- Study association
- Consume • press • sharpen
Taw
T- Value
- 400
- Ancient picture
- Mark / sign
- Study association
- Sign • seal • covenant
Sound traditions and ancient-letter associations vary across Hebrew communities and historical periods. These cards are an introduction, not the final word.
Words we live and study
Restored Hebrew Vocabulary
These are words you will meet throughout YahuahSavedUs.
Yahuah
The restored Name of our Creator and Father.
Yahusha
Yahuah saves. The Name of our Messiah.
Ahavah
Love expressed through action, loyalty, and covenant care.
Shema
Hear with the intention to obey and respond.
Shalom
Wholeness, completeness, well-being, and peace.
Emunah
Faithfulness, firmness, reliability, and trust.
Qodesh
Set apart for a distinct and dedicated purpose.
Ruach
Breath, wind, or spirit.
Barak
To bless, kneel, or honor.
Todah
Thanks, confession, or an expression of praise.
Mishpacha
Family, household, or extended kinship.
Palal
To intercede, entreat, judge, or seek through prayer.
Your first practice
See it. Say it. Write it. Search it.
Choose one letter and one word today. Do not rush to collect information. Let understanding become obedience.