Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

Appendix B – Learn Ancient Hebrew
Picture: Door
A curtain suspended from a horizontal pole covered the
entrance of the Hebrew’s tent. The picture of this letter
represents the "door" of the tent.
English Letter: (D)
English Name: Door
Hebrew name: dal
Another common shift in sounds is the "l" to an "r". The
Hebrew word "dal" meaning "door" became our word
"door".
Hebrew sound: d
Meaning: Hang
The door hangs down over the opening of the tent. This
letter can also meant movement as one moves in and out
of the tent through the door.
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