Paleo Hebrew Dictionary
Meanings of Hebrew words by the pictographic letters of the Original Hebrew alphabet (Father’s Alphabet). Work in progress. Last updated October 2026.
Alef Words
אב ab
father
A righteous man who becomes a father (ab) is given the position of leader א of a household ב. This word ultimately points to GOD our Father.
By the letters
- אAlef = leader
- בBeyt = house
Watch it explained: Paleo Hebrew Alphabet Ep 1 (Alef)
KJV translations include: chief, father, forefather
Words from this root
- אבב abib — name of the first month
- אברהם Abraham — father of Isaac
אבב abib
name of the first month
The word Abib is a picture of the house ב of GOD the Father אב. In this month HE delivered Israel (His adopted household) from Egypt. Also in this month, YASHUA was crucified, establishing a new household of sons and daughters of GOD the Father.
By the letters
- אבAb = GOD the Father
- בBeyt = house
Watch it explained: Paleo Hebrew Alphabet Ep 6 (Vav)
KJV translations include: Abib, ear, green ears of corn
אברהם Abraham
father of Isaac
Abraham is the name given by GOD to Abram. Abram means father who is lifted up (root words ab and rum). GOD renamed him Abraham, which means father אב and head ר of a vast multitude המ. Abraham would also become father אב of YASHUA, the head ר of all peoples המ.
By the letters
- אבAb = father
- רResh = head
- המHam = vast multitude (short for hamon)
Watch it explained: Paleo Hebrew Alphabet Ep 5 (Hey)
אדן adon
lord, master
The word adon means chief א judge דנ. When we call THE LORD "ADONAI," we are literally saying "my Chief Judge."
By the letters
- אAlef = chief
- דןDan = judge
KJV translations include: lord, master
אדם Adam
Adam, man
Blood (dam) is part of Adam's name and Father made Adam chief א over that which has blood דמ in it.
By the letters
- אAlef = chief
- דםDam = of blood
Watch it explained: GOD Made Man (Short)
KJV translations include: Adam, man
Words from this root
- אדמה adamah — ground
אדמה adamah
ground
Father likely named the ground adamah אדמה since HE formed man אדמ from it.
Watch it explained: GOD Made Man (Short)
KJV translations include: earth, ground, country, land
אהב ahab
to love (verb)
Love (ahab) is the strongest א gift הב you can give, as it can cost you everything you have, even your life. This was demonstrated by YASHUA - HE said that greater love has no one than this, to lay down his life for his friends - that's because if somebody dies for you, they have nothing left to give.
By the letters
- אAlef = strong
- הבHab = gift
Watch it explained: Paleo Hebrew Alphabet Ep 1 (Alef)
KJV translations include: love, beloved, loved, lovely, like, friend
אהב ahab
love (noun)
Love (ahab) is the strongest א gift הב you can give, as it can cost you everything you have, even your life. This was demonstrated by YASHUA - HE said that greater love has no one than this, to lay down his life for his friends - that's because if somebody dies for you, they have nothing left to give.
By the letters
- אAlef = strong
- הבHab = gift
Watch it explained: Paleo Hebrew Alphabet Ep 1 (Alef)
KJV translations include: love
אריאל Uriel
an archangel
The name Uriel means "Light of GOD" or "My light is GOD." Ur and Or אר in Hebrew mean light, the letter yod י means my, and EL אל is one of GOD's Names.
By the letters
- ארUr = light
- יYod = my
- אלEL = GOD
Watch it explained: Enoch Explained Ep 12
את ot
sign
A sign (ot) is a strong א mark ת. This word is frequently used to mean miracle since a miracle is GOD's א trademark ת.
By the letters
- אAlef = strong
- תTav = mark
Watch it explained: Paleo Hebrew Alphabet Ep 22 (Tav)
KJV translations include: mark, miracle, sign, ensign, token
אח ach
brother
A brother (ach) is a strong א defense and safeguard ח.
By the letters
- אAlef = strong
- חChet = defense, safeguard
KJV translations include: brother, brethren
Words from this root
- אחת achot — sister
אחת achot
sister
A sister (achot) is a strong א defense and safeguard ח.
By the letters
- אAlef = strong
- חChet = defense, safeguard
- תTav = sign
KJV translations include: sister, sisters
אל EL
one of GOD's Names
The name EL, which in English gets translated as GOD, is a picture of how GOD is our Chief א Shepherd ל. Father has the heart of a shepherd - HE desires to feed and protect us, and to have us live on His land (inherit the earth) when YASHUA comes. 1 Peter 5:4 describes the name EL according to the letters. It says: "And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
By the letters
- אAlef = Chief
- לLamed = Shepherd
Watch it explained: Paleo Hebrew Alphabet Ep 12 (Lamed)
KJV translations include: God, god, mighty one
Words from this root
- אריאל Uriel — an archangel
- אלהים ELOHIM — one of GOD's Names
- אלה ELOHE — one of GOD's Names
אלהים ELOHIM
one of GOD's Names
When GOD had Moses write Genesis, the Name HE used for Himself was ELOHIM. By the letters, ELOHIM means Chief א Shepherd ל of Men ה, Maker י of the Waters מ. ELOHIM is His creation Name. When referring to GOD, ELOHIM is a singular Name. In some places in the Bible, elohim is not a name at all, but a plural word used to describe the many false gods men have taken upon themselves. These so-called gods aren’t really gods - they are demons and idols as the Scriptures teach. But, since men call them their gods, so does the Bible.
By the letters
- אAlef = Chief
- לLamed = Shepherd
- הHey = of Men
- יYod = Maker
- מMem = of the Waters
Watch it explained: Creation Week Ep 1
KJV translations include: God, gods
אלה ELOHE
one of GOD's Names
One of GOD's Names is ELOHE (also pronounced ELOAH). ELOHE means Chief א Shepherd ל of mankind, life, and existence ה. In Psalm 142, the sons of Korah refer to GOD as EL Chayyai - "GOD of my life," which is a sense carried by His Name ELOHE.
By the letters
- אAlef = Chief
- לLamed = Shepherd
- הHey = of Mankind, Life
Watch it explained: Creation Week Ep 1
KJV translations include: God, god
אלף aluf
chief, leader
The word aluf (chief) directly corresponds to the letter alef א - the bull. The word aluf is used in the Scriptures to mean chief, captain, duke, guide, leader, and cattle, which are likewise meanings and uses of the letter alef א. Father placed the letter lamed ל in this word because lamed ל - the shepherd's staff - points to leadership. The letter peh פ - a picture of a mouth - is often used to mean command - something that comes from a leader with authority.
By the letters
- אAlef = a leader
- לLamed = who leads
- פPeh = and gives commands
KJV translations include: chief, captain, duke
Words from this root
אלף alph
to learn, to teach
The word alph (learn, teach) directly corresponds to the letter alef א - the bull. KJV translates this word as utter in one place (Job 15:5), but newer translations render it as teach. Alef א, as a chief and leader, is a natural teacher and guide. Guide is also one of the meanings of the root word aluf. Each letter in the word alph relates to teaching and learning - alef א, as a leader, is one who teaches and causes others to learn; lamed ל, as a shepherd, is one who teaches and causes others to learn; peh is the mouth which is used to give words of instruction.
By the letters
- אAlef = a leader
- לLamed = who leads
- פPeh = and gives commands
KJV translations include: learn, teach, utter
אלף alaf
to bring forth thousands
The word alaf directly corresponds to the letter alef א - the bull. As a bull fathers numerous descendants, the word alaf is used to mean bring forth thousands.
KJV translations include: bring forth thousands
אלף elef
cattle
The word elef directly corresponds to the letter alef א - the bull. A bull fathers numerous descendants, therefore the symbol alef א and the word elef represent all cattle. KJV sometimes translates elef as kine - the old English word for many cows.
KJV translations include: family, kine, oxen
אלף elef
thousand
The word elef directly corresponds to the letter alef א - the bull. As a bull fathers numerous descendants, the word elef is used to mean thousand and thousands.
KJV translations include: thousand, thousands
אמת emet
truth
The word truth (emet) is a picture of the voice of GOD. The letter alef א means chief and in this word it's a symbol for GOD, our Chief Shepherd. Mem מ is a picture of waters - His voice is as the sound of many waters (Ezekiel 43:2, Revelation 1:15). The letter tav ת is used here as a sign. Truth (emet) is the sound of the voice of GOD. When HE talks, HE speaks truth (John 17:17 "Thy word is truth."). YASHUA is the truth (John 14:6). HE is also the Word of GOD (John 1:1). GOD's voice = His Word = Truth = YASHUA.
By the letters
- אAlef = GOD, our Chief
- מMem = His voice
- תTav = sign
Watch it explained: What is Truth? (Short)
KJV translations include: truth, true, truly, right
אף af
nose
The word for nose (af) is a picture of a chief א opening פ. When Father created Adam from the dust, it’s written HE breathed the breath of life into Adam’s af (nose). Our nose is our chief opening since we breathe with it. The same word for nose is used to mean anger and wrath since when we're angry, our nostrils flare - our chief opening opens even wider.
By the letters
- אAlef = chief
- פPeh = opening
KJV translations include: nose, nostril, anger, wrath
ארץ arets
earth
The earth (arets) is something incredibly strong אר that Father laid down צ for us as a foundation. The earth is strong enough for us to build on, dig through, and drive over, and it can support the weight of billions of humans and innumerable animals.
By the letters
- אAlef = strong
- רResh = strong
- צTsade = laid down
KJV translations include: country, earth, field, ground, land, way, world
ארר arar
to curse
Father blesses His children. But for those who wickedly depart from His ways or who seek to harm His children, HE curses (arar) them. By the letters, to curse is to strongly א set your face against רר something.
By the letters
- אAlef = strongly
- ררResh-Resh = set your face against
Watch it explained: Original Hebrew Q&A #7
KJV translations include: curse
את et
plowshare
A coulter and plowshare (et) are two parts of a plow that cut and dig into the ground. They make a strong א etching ת.
By the letters
- אAlef = cattle, strong
- תTav = etching
KJV translations include: coulter, plowshare