Hebrew Alphabet
Use the games and resources here to learn the Paleo Hebrew Alphabet.
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Flip through the slides below to learn more about each letter.
Pronunciation: “-ay”, “ah-“
The letter “El” is the first letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of A, aleph in modern Hebrew, or alpha in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was an ox head. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “strong”, “power”, and “leader”.
Pronunciation: “-b”, “bah-“
The letter “Bet” is the second letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of B, beyt in modern Hebrew, or beta in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was an simplified tent floor plan. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “family”, “house”, and “in”.
Pronunciation: “-g”, “gah-“
The letter “Gam” is the third letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of C or G, gimmel in modern Hebrew, or gamma in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a stick figure foot. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “gather” and “walk”.
Pronunciation: “-d”, “dah-“
The letter “Dal” is the fourth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of D, dalet in modern Hebrew, or delta in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was the door of a tent. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “move”, “hang”, and “entrance”.
Pronunciation: “-h” or silent, “ha-“
The letter “Hey” is the fifth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of E, hey in modern Hebrew, or epsilon in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a man with his arms raised. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “look”, “breath”, and “reveal”.
Pronunciation: “-aw”, “wah-“
The letter “Waw” is the sixth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of vav in modern Hebrew, and similar to W in English.
The early ancient version of this letter was a peg to pin down a tent. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “add”, “secure” and “hook”.
Pronunciation: “-z”, “zah-“
The letter “Zan” is the seventh letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of Z, zayin in modern Hebrew, or zeta in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a mattock – a tool similar to a pickaxe. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “food”, “cut” and “nourish”.
Pronunciation: “-ck”, “ka-“
The letter “Hhet” is the eighth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of chet in modern Hebrew.
The early ancient version of this letter was a tent wall. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “outside”, “divide” and “half”.
Pronunciation: “-t”, “tah-“
The letter “Tet” is the ninth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of tet in modern Hebrew, and theta in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a top-down view of a basket. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “surround”, “contain” and “mud”.
Pronunciation: “-ee”, “yah-“
The letter “Yad” is the tenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of Y, yud in modern Hebrew, or iota in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a flexing arm. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “work”, “throw” and “worship”.
Pronunciation: “-k”, “kah-“
The letter “Kaph” is the tenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of K, kaph in modern Hebrew, or kappa in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was an open hand. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “open”, “allow” and “tame”.
Pronunciation: “-l”, “lah-“
The letter “Lam” is the twelfth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of L, lamed in modern Hebrew, or lambda in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a shepherd’s staff. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “teach”, “yoke” and “bind”.
Pronunciation: “-m”, “mah-“
The letter “Mem” is the thirteenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of M, mem in modern Hebrew, or mu in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was wavy water. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “water”, “blood” and “chaos”.
Pronunciation: “-n”, “nah-“
The letter “Nun” is the fourteenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of N, nun in modern Hebrew, or nu in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a sprouting seed. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “continue”, “seed” and “heir”.
Pronunciation: “-s”, “sah”
The letter “Sin” is the fifteenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of samech in modern Hebrew, or xi in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a prickly thorn. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “hate”, “grab” and “protect”.
Pronunciation: “aee”
The letter “Ghah” is the sixteenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of ayin in modern Hebrew, or omicron in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was an eye. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “watch”, “know” and “see”.
Pronunciation: “-ph”, “-ph-“, “pah-“
The letter “Pey” is the seventeenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of P, pey in modern Hebrew, or po in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a mouth. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “blow”, “scatter” and “edge”.
Pronunciation: “-ts”, “tsah-“
The letter “Tsad” is the eighteenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of tsade in modern Hebrew.
The early ancient version of this letter was a trail, or a man laying on his side. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “wait”, “chase”, “snare”, “journey”, and “hunt”.
Pronunciation: “-k”, “kah”
The letter “Quph” is the nineteenth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of Q, or quph in modern Hebrew.
The early ancient version of this letter was a rising/setting sun. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “circle”, “condense”, and “time”.
Pronunciation: “-r”, “rah”
The letter “Resh” is the twentieth letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the modern equivalent of R, resh in modern Hebrew, or rho in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a man’s head. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “first”, “top”, and “beginning”.
Pronunciation: “-sh”, “sha-“
The letter “Shin” is the twenty-first letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of sin/shin in modern Hebrew, or sigma in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a picture of teeth. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “sharp”, “press”, “eat” and “two”.
Pronunciation: “-th”, “thah-“
The letter “Taw” is the twenty-second, and last letter of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet. It’s the equivalent of tav in modern Hebrew, or tau in Greek.
The early ancient version of this letter was a picture of crossed sticks. Some of the meanings linked to this letter are: “mark”, “sign”, “monument”.
Order the Letters!
Arrange the letters of the Paleo Hebrew alphabet in the correct order from right to left.