Introducing the Hebrew Alphabet – Part 1: Aleph (א), Bet (ב), Gimel (ג)
Learn Biblical Hebrew for Christians
Hi friend, welcome to the most exciting Monday morning ever - you're learning the Hebrew alphabet!
Today we start at the very beginning with the first three Hebrew letters. These aren't just symbols - they're the building blocks of God's Word! Each letter has a story, a sound, and ancient wisdom packed inside. By the end of today, you'll be able to recognize and write your first Hebrew letters. Let's begin this amazing journey together!
Your Alphabet Goals Today
What You'll Master:
Meet: First 3 Hebrew letters
Write: Each letter correctly
Learn: Names and sounds
Discover: Ancient meanings
Practice: 10 times each
Letter #1: א (Aleph)
Meet Aleph - The Silent Leader
Name: Aleph (AH-lef)
Sound: Silent (carries vowels)
Number Value: 1
Ancient Picture: Ox head 🐂
Meaning: Strength, first, leader
How to Write א:
Think "Person Doing Jumping Jacks"
Diagonal line top-right to bottom-left /
Diagonal line top-left to bottom-right \
Small curve on upper right
Practice Space:
א א א א אWhy Aleph Matters:
First letter = God is first
Silent = God is invisible
Ox = strength and leadership
Many God-names start with א!
Words Starting with Aleph:
אֱלֹהִים (Elohim) = God
אָב (Av) = Father
אֶחָד (Echad) = One
Letter #2: ב (Bet)
Meet Bet - The House
Name: Bet (BEHT)
Sound: "B" as in "boy" (with dot)
Sound: "V" as in "vine" (no dot)
Number Value: 2
Ancient Picture: House/tent 🏠
Meaning: House, family, inside
How to Write ב:
Think "Box Open on Left"
Vertical line on right |
Horizontal line on top ―
Horizontal line on bottom _
Open on left side
Practice Space:
ב ב ב ב בThe Dot Makes a Difference!
בּ (with dot) = "B" sound
ב (no dot) = "V" sound
This dot is called a "dagesh"!
Why Bet Matters:
First Letter of the Bible!
בְּרֵאשִׁית (B'reshit) = "In the beginning"The Bible starts with a HOUSE - God making a home for us!
Bet Words:
בַּיִת (Bayit) = House
בֵּן (Ben) = Son
בָּרוּךְ (Baruch) = Blessed
Letter #3: ג (Gimel)
Meet Gimel - The Camel Walker
Name: Gimel (GEE-mel)
Sound: "G" as in "go"
Number Value: 3
Ancient Picture: Foot/camel 🐪
Meaning: Walk, carry, provide
How to Write ג:
Think "Walking Stick"
Vertical line |
Small horizontal line at top
Foot extending at bottom
Practice Space:
ג ג ג ג גWhy Gimel Matters:
Shaped like person walking
Camels carry provisions
Represents giving/providing
Movement and journey
Gimel Words:
גָּדוֹל (Gadol) = Great
גָּמָל (Gamal) = Camel
גֹּמֵל (Gomel) = Provider
Your First Hebrew Words!
Can You Read These?
אָב (Av)
א = silent
ב = "v"
Means: Father
בָּא (Ba)
בּ = "b"
א = carries vowel
Means: Came
גַּב (Gav)
ג = "g"
ב = "v"
Means: Back
You just read Hebrew! 🎉
Memory Helpers
Picture Stories:
Aleph: Strong ox leading the alphabet Bet: Safe house with family inside Gimel: Camel walking to deliver gifts
Hand Motions:
א - Make an X with your arms ב - Cup hands like holding a box ג - Take a walking step
Community Challenge
Your Practice Mission:
In Your Notebook:
Write א ten times
Write ב ten times
Write ג ten times
Bonus Challenge: Write your name using these three letters (even if it doesn't spell correctly - just for practice!)
Share Your Progress: Post a photo of your practice page!
Your Hebrew Foundation
Today you met the first three letters of the Hebrew alphabet! These aren't just symbols - they're doorways into God's language. Every Hebrew word you'll ever learn starts with letters like these.
Remember:
א (Aleph) = Silent leader
ב (Bet) = B/V house
ג (Gimel) = G walker
Tonight: We'll learn vowels to make these letters speak!
Keep practicing - you're building the foundation for reading God's Word!
שָׁלוֹם until tonight!