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Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

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

Picture: Basket<br />

Baskets were common <strong>and</strong> used to store foods <strong>and</strong><br />

supplies.<br />

English Letter: No English letter is derived from this<br />

<strong>Hebrew</strong> letter.<br />

English Name: Tote<br />

A "tote" is a type of basket.<br />

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

The <strong>Hebrew</strong> word "tet" means "basket" <strong>and</strong> is the original<br />

name for this letter.<br />

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

Meaning: Contain<br />

A basket contains the foods <strong>and</strong> possessions of the family.<br />

This letter can also mean mud or clay as this material was<br />

often used to make baskets.<br />

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