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Lamed
By Jeff A. Benner
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(lebh) Think / Heart
Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of the shepherd staff representing authority, the is a picture of a tent representing what is inside. Combined these mean "authority inside".
Definition: The consciousness of man is seen as coming from deep inside the chest, the heart. Thirst as an Inside desire for water.
Strong's #: 3820
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(lad) Bear / Child
Pictograph: ?
Definition: The bearing of children.
Strong's #: n/a
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(lakh) Walk / Message
Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of shepherd staff, the is a picture of the palm of the hand. Combined these mean "staff in the palm".
Definition: A nomad traveled on foot with a staff in his hand to provide support in walking as well as a weapon to defend against predators or thief's.
Strong's #: n/a
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(laq) Gather / ?
Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of a shepherd staff that is used to gather the sheep, the is a picture of the sun at the horizon and the light gathered to it. Both of these letters have the meaning of "gathering".
Definition: To bring together. Acquire.
Strong's #: n/a
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