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Introducing the BET/VET
From: https://mazorbooks.wordpress.com/2020/09/22/letterbet/
- Bet is the second letter of the Hebrew Alphabet.
- The numerical value of BET is 2
- In modern Hebrew, out of all the letters in the alphabet, the letter BET’s frequency of usage is 4.98%.
- The Hebrew letter BET is one of four letters representing two different phonemes. (A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a word that makes a difference in pronunciation and meaning.) The BET sounds like ‘b’ in boy, and the VET sounds like ‘v’ in velvet. A ‘dagesh’ – a dot in the center – distinguishes between the two. The BET has a dagesh, and the VET does not. (For more about the dagesh and NEKUDOT, click https://mazorbooks.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/nekudot/
- BET is the first letter of the Torah, the Old Testament. The first book, GENESIS, starts with the word “BERESHIT” – in the beginning.
- BET is spelled the same way as BAYIT, which means HOME.
- The letter BET is also a prefix and may function as a preposition in, at, or with.
More about the letter Bet/Vet
The Hebrew letter Bet (ב) is the second letter in the alphabet, and it has significance in both sound and form. Pronounced as “bet” (similar to the English “b” as in “boy”), it also has an alternative pronunciation, “vet,” which introduces a soft “v” sound.
The word “Bet” itself means “house” in Hebrew. This has symbolic significance, as the letter is associated with the concept of a house or dwelling place. In Kabbalistic traditions, each letter is often associated with deeper spiritual and mystical meanings, and Bet is no exception.
Beyond its role as a letter, Bet is often used as a prefix to form prepositions and prepositional phrases. For example, “בְּ” (pronounced “be”) is a common preposition meaning “in” or “at.”
In Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, the Hebrew letter Bet (ב) holds profound significance. Representing the number 2, Bet is associated with duality, balance, and the union of opposites. Its shape, resembling a container, symbolizes creation and birth, portraying a cosmic vessel. Integral to the word “Bereshit” (In the beginning), Bet is linked to the creative force in the act of bringing forth existence. Embodying the cosmic balance between opposing forces, Bet acts as a mediator, fostering harmony.
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