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Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

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

Picture: Peg<br />

Ropes attached to pegs driven into the ground supported<br />

the tent. These pegs were made of a branched piece of<br />

hardwood preventing the ropes from slipping off the peg.<br />

English Letter: F<br />

English Name: Wave<br />

No English word is derived from this letter but the picture<br />

is similar to the h<strong>and</strong> of a man "waving".<br />

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

The <strong>Hebrew</strong> word for a peg is "waw".<br />

<strong>Hebrew</strong> sound: w, o, u<br />

This letter was used as both a consonant <strong>and</strong> a vowel.<br />

Meaning: Secure<br />

A peg is used to secure the tent in place. This letter can<br />

also mean add as a peg or nail can be used to add<br />

something to something else.<br />

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