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Aleph (א) is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and has a numeric value of one. [1]

Key Facts

• Sound: It is a silent letter whose pronunciation depends on its attached vowel.
• Meaning: The ancient pictograph for Aleph was an ox head, which symbolizes strength, leadership, and a master.
• Origins: It is the historical ancestor of the Greek letter alpha and the English letter "A".
• Symbolism: It represents the oneness of God, unity, and deep humility. You can learn more about its spiritual background at Hebrew for Christians. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

If you'd like, I can:

• Explain how to write and draw the letter Aleph
• Share more details about its gematria (numerical value)
• List other foundational Hebrew letters

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