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Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

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

Picture: Water<br />

The picture is of the waves of water on the sea.<br />

English Letter: M<br />

English Name: M<br />

There is no English word derived from this letter, but our<br />

letter "M" was derived from this letter.<br />

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

The <strong>Hebrew</strong> word for water is "mayim", a plural word,<br />

from the singular word "mah".<br />

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

Meaning: Mighty<br />

The <strong>Hebrew</strong>s saw the sea as a mighty <strong>and</strong> chaotic place<br />

because of the storms <strong>and</strong> turbulent waters. This letter can<br />

also mean the red juice (water) of the grape or the red<br />

blood (water) of man.<br />

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