At this point we have learned the picture, name and sound for each letter. The next step is to learn what each letter means as this will be necessary for understanding Hebrew words in their original Hebrew context.

As we have seen, each letter is a picture of something. The letter then represents the function of that picture. For example, the function of the tent, "b", is to protect the "family". Therefore, the letter "b" represents the family.

The strength of the ox is used for hauling and pulling.

Meaning: Strong

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The function of the tent is to provide a covering for the family.

Meaning: family

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Men and animals would walk, on foot, gathering at the nearest watering hole.

Meaning: Gather

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The door hangs down over the opening of the tent.

Meaning: Hang

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The man pointing out a wonderful sight says "look".

Meaning: Look

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A peg is used to secure the tent in place.

Meaning: Secure

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The mattock is representative of tools used for cutting.

Meaning: Cut

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The purpose of the wall is to separate the two halfs of the tent.

Meaning: Separate

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A basket contains the foods and possessions of the family.

Meaning: Contain

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The hand is the part of the body that does the work.

Meaning: Work

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The palm is representative of anything that is bent.

Meaning: Bend

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The staff is seen as the authority and protection of the shepherd over his flock. The kings scepter comes from this imagery.

Meaning: Authority

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The sea was seen by the Hebrews as a mighty and chaotic (from the storms) place.

Meaning: Mighty

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The seed is the continuation of a new generation.

Meaning: Continue

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A thorn holds onto the skin or fur of animals.

Meaning: Hold

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The eye is for seeing.

Meaning: See

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The mouth is the opening into the body.

Meaning: Open

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One lays down on his side.

Meaning: lay

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When the sun is at the horizon the light is condensed at the horizon.

Meaning: Condense

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The head, as the top of the body is representative of anything that is at the top, head or beginning of something.

Meaning: Top

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The front teeth are sharp for cutting meat.

Meaning: Sharp

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A mark is used as a sign to identify someone or something.

Meaning: Sign