Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

Appendix B – Learn Ancient Hebrew
Picture: Hand
The picture is the hand and arm of a man.
English Letter: (I)
English Name: Yard
The length of the arm, from fingertip to elbow is called a
cubit. Our word "yard", as a measurement, is the length of
the arm.
Hebrew name: Yad
The Hebrew word "yad" means, "hand".
Hebrew sound: y, i
This letter was used as both a consonant and a vowel.
Meaning: Work
The hand is the part of the body that does the work. This
letter can also mean throw or worship, both is actions of
the hand.
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