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About This Lesson
Learn the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet - the original language of the Old Testament scriptures.
The Hebrew Alphabet
The Hebrew alphabet, also known as the Aleph-Bet, consists of 22 letters and is written from right to left. It was used to write the entire Old Testament (Hebrew Bible/Tanakh).
Learning the Hebrew alphabet opens doors to:
- Reading the Old Testament in its original language
- Understanding Hebrew word roots and meanings
- Using Hebrew concordances and lexicons effectively
- Deeper insight into biblical names and places
Key Features
- 22 Letters - All consonants; vowels are added as marks (niqqud)
- Right to Left - Hebrew is read from right to left
- Ancient Script - One of the oldest alphabets still in use today
- Pictographic Origins - Many letters originated from pictures
Did You Know?
Several Psalms are acrostic poems where each verse begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, has 22 sections - one for each Hebrew letter!
First Nine Letters
א ב ג ד ה ו ז ח ט
Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Dalet, He, Vav, Zayin, Chet, Tet
Download the PDF Guide
Use the PDF tab above (on mobile) or click below to access the complete Hebrew Alphabet guide with all 22 letters, pronunciations, and meanings.