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Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

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Appendix B – Learn <strong>Ancient</strong> <strong>Hebrew</strong><br />

Picture: Teeth<br />

The picture is of the two front teeth.<br />

English Letter: (S)<br />

English Name: Shine<br />

The whiteness of the teeth "shine".<br />

<strong>Hebrew</strong> name: Shin<br />

The <strong>Hebrew</strong> word for "tooth" is "shin".<br />

<strong>Hebrew</strong> sound: sh<br />

Meaning: Sharp<br />

The front teeth are sharp for cutting meat. As the teeth are<br />

used to press down on the food, this letter can also mean<br />

press, eat or devour.<br />

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