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Ancient Hebrew Language and Alphabet

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

Picture: Mouth<br />

The picture is the mouth <strong>and</strong> represents something that is<br />

open.<br />

English Letter: (P)<br />

English Name: Pit<br />

There is no English word from this letter but can represent<br />

a "pit" as it is an open hole.<br />

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

The <strong>Hebrew</strong> word for "mouth" is "pey".<br />

<strong>Hebrew</strong> sound: p, ph<br />

The "P" is a stop consonant while the "ph" is a spirant.<br />

Meaning: Open<br />

The mouth is the opening into the body. This letter can<br />

also mean edge, as the mouth is the edge of the opening.<br />

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