HEBREW FOR CHRISTIANS | THE ALEPH-BET - THE LETTER ALEPH The letter Aleph is the father of the Aleph-Bet, whose original pictograph represents an ox, strength, and leader. Its numerical value is one (and also 1,000) and it is a silent letter. Aleph therefore is preeminent in its order and alludes to the ineffable mysteries of the oneness of G-D. Indeed, the word aluph (derived from the very name of this letter) means Master or L-RD [as in Adonai]. MYSTERIES OF ALEPH In Kabbalistic literature, the upper Yod (meaning an arm) represents the hidden (and infinite) aspect of YHVH called ein sof (אֵין סוֹף, lit. without end), whereas the lower Yod represents the revelation of YHVH to mankind. The Vav, whose meaning is hook, shows connectedness between the two realms. Vav is also thought to represent humanity, since Adam was created on the sixth day. Vav is diagonal since it is humbled in the face of Gods mystery and His revelation. The two Yods also indicate the paradox of experiencing God as both hidden and close, far and near. THE GEMATRIA OF THE PARTS OF ALEPH The basic gematria for Aleph is one, indicating the One and only G-D who is the Master of the universe. Note, however, that the gematria for the parts of the letter Aleph add up to 26 (Yod+Yod+Vav). This is the same number as the sacred Name YHVH, also indicating a link between the Aleph and G-D Himself. This is also demonstrated in Exodus 3:14-15, where the L-RD reveals His Name to Moses as ehyeh asher ehyeh (אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה), I AM THAT I AM. READ THE FULL LESSON @ hebrew4christians/Grammar/Unit_One/Aleph-Bet/Aleph/aleph.html
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