Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

Appendix A – Alphabet Reconstruction
Appendix A - Ancient
Hebrew Alphabet
Reconstruction
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Below is the process of reconstructing the original
characteristics of each Hebrew letter using the methods
previously outlined.
Al
Pictographic (form): All sources agree that the original
form for this letter is , an ox head.
Mnemonic (meaning): Muscle -- the ox is the strongest
of the livestock animals; Yoke -- the ox is placed in a yoke
for pulling a load or plowing; Chief -- an older
experienced ox, as the leader, was often yoked to a
younger ox to teach him; Oak tree -- the strongest of the
woods; Ram -- the strong leader of the flock; Stag -- the
strong leader of the forest; Fat tail -- the strong part of the
sheep; Pillar, arch -- the strong members which support a
building.
Syllabic (name): The Modern Hebrew, Greek and Arabic
name for this letter is aleph. The original two-letter name
must have evolved to its present three-letter name long
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