jod

/dʒɒd/ /joʊd/

Meanings

noun

The tenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).

Examples :

"In Hebrew school, we learned to write the jod, a small but important letter that looks like a comma in the Hebrew alphabet. "

noun

A tool used to read a torah.

Examples :

"During the Torah reading, the reader carefully used the jod to follow the ancient Hebrew script, ensuring accuracy and reverence. "

religion utensil ritual

Related Words

learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

alphabets noun

/ˈæl.fə.bɛts/

The set of letters used when writing in a language.

"In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

reading verb

/ˈɹidiŋ/

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

"Have you read this book?"

alphabet noun

/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

The set of letters used when writing in a language.

"In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

others noun

/ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/

An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

""She helped me with my homework, and I helped others with theirs." "

letter noun

/-ɾə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /-ɾɚ/

A symbol in an alphabet.

"There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet."

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

reverence noun

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/

Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

"The students showed reverence for their teacher, recognizing her extensive knowledge and dedication. "

accuracy noun

[ˈækjʊrəsɪ] /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/

The state of being accurate; being free from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exactness; correctness

"The value of testimony depends on its accuracy."