Hebrew for Kids: More about GIMEL

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Introducing the GIMEL

From: https://mazorbooks.wordpress.com/2020/10/07/gimel

1. GIMEL is the third letter of the Hebrew Alphabet.
2. The numerical value of GIMEL is 3
3. In modern Hebrew, the frequency usage of the letter GIMEL is 1.26%.
4. The Hebrew letter GIMEL sounds like ‘G’ in GIRL.
5. GIMEL is one of six letters that may have a DAGESH (dot) in their ‘belly.’ In the past, a GIMEL with a DAGESH had a different sound. In modern Hebrew, there is no distinction between a GIMEL with or without a DAGESH. (For more about the DAGESH and NEKUDOT, click https://mazorbooks.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/nekudot

More about the letter GIMEL

Gimel, the third letter in the Hebrew alphabet, boasts intriguing linguistic and symbolic ties. Remarkably, the progenitor of the Greek letter Gamma, and the English letter “G” trace their origins back to Gimel. Despite the enigma surrounding its etymology, some suggest a connection to the Hebrew word “gamal,” signifying “camel,” potentially due to the perceived visual resemblance of the letter to a camel. While Gimel is commonly pronounced akin to the “G” in “gap,” certain dialects, such as among Yemenite Jews, pronounce it more like a “J” in specific cases.

The form of Gimel resembles that of a person in motion. This characteristic carries a poignant lesson in Jewish teachings. The Hebrew term “gomel,” sharing the initial sound with Gimel, denotes a “benefactor” or one who generously gives to others. Progressing to the next letter in the Hebrew alphabet, Dalet, the first letter of “dal” meaning “poor,” the teaching illustrates Gimel, the benefactor, advancing towards Dalet, symbolizing aid to those in need. This imparts the ethical lesson that those with resources should swiftly extend help to those in need.

As the third letter, Gimel holds a numerical value of three. In mystical teachings, three signifies stability and holds significance in various Biblical contexts. Examples include the three patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Another ancient Jewish teaching posits that the world stands on three pillars: Torah, prayer (work), and acts of loving-kindness. The nuanced symbolism of Gimel thus interweaves linguistic, numerical, and ethical dimensions, enriching the cultural fabric of Hebrew and Jewish teachings.

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