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Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

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

Picture: Mattock<br />

The picture is of a mattock, an agricultural tool for<br />

working the fields of crops.<br />

English Letter: Z<br />

English Name: Z<br />

There is no English word derived from this <strong>Hebrew</strong> letter<br />

but it is similar to the letter "Z" which did evolve out of<br />

this letter.<br />

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

The <strong>Hebrew</strong> word for Mattock is "zayin".<br />

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

Meaning: Cut<br />

The mattock is representative of tools used for cutting. As<br />

the mattock can be used as a weapon, this letter can mean<br />

a weapon. It can also mean food, which comes from the<br />

harvest.<br />

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