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Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

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

Picture: Thorn<br />

The desert of the <strong>Hebrew</strong>s has many species of thorns <strong>and</strong><br />

thistles. The picture is a thorn that attaches itself to the<br />

flesh causing pain.<br />

English Letter: X<br />

English Name: Sin<br />

Our word "sin" comes from this letter as it also causes<br />

pain in our flesh like a thorn.<br />

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

The <strong>Hebrew</strong> word for a thorn is "sin".<br />

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

Meaning: Hold<br />

A thorn holds onto the skin or fur of animals. This letter<br />

can also mean to protect. When a shepherd was in the<br />

wilderness overnight with the flock, he would construct a<br />

corral of thorn bushes to protect the flock from predators.<br />

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