Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

Appendix B – Learn Ancient Hebrew
Picture: Tent
The Hebrews lived in goat hair tents that were divided
into two halves, male and female sections, and divided by
a wall. The above picture is a representation of the floor
plan to the tent. The entrance is seen at the top left.
English Letter: (B)
English Name: Bed
The tent was the place where the family laid their "bed".
Hebrew name: Bet
The original name for this letter is bet meaning, tent or
family in Hebrew. A common sound shift over time is a
"t" sound to a "d" as they are both similar in sound and
are formed by the tongue and teeth.
Hebrew sound: b, bh (v)
The "b" sound is a stop meaning; the sound is made and
abruptly stops and is used at the beginning of a word. The
"bh" is a spirant meaning; the sound can continue and is
used when the letter is not at the beginning of the word.
Meaning: Family
The function of the tent is to provide a covering for the
family. This letter can also mean "in" or "inside" as the
family resides "in" the tent.
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