Language & Mathematics

End of Unit Assessment

Hebrew Pictographs, Word Studies, & Biblical Numerology

Section A: Multiple Choice - Hebrew Foundations

25 Points (5 each)

1 The ancient Hebrew alphabet is called "pictographic" because:

2 The Hebrew letter Aleph (א) originally pictured what?

3 Hebrew is read from:

4 The Hebrew word "Shalom" (שָׁלוֹם) means:

5 How many letters are in the Hebrew alphabet?

Section B: True/False

20 Points (4 each)

6 The number 7 in the Bible represents completeness and perfection (as seen in Creation week, 7 feast days, etc.).

7 The Hebrew letter Bet (ב) pictures a house and represents "house" or "family/household."

8 The number 40 appears frequently in Scripture and often represents a period of testing or trial.

9 The Greek word "agape" (ἀγάπη) refers to unconditional, self-sacrificing love as demonstrated by Yahuah.

10 The Hebrew letter Yod (י) is the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet, as referenced by Yahusha in Matthew 5:18.

Section C: Hebrew Pictograph Meanings

15 Points (3 each)

Hebrew Letter

א Aleph
ב Bet
ד Dalet
מ Mem
ש Shin

Pictograph Meaning

A. Water, chaos, mighty
B. Ox head - strength, leader, first
C. Teeth - consume, destroy, sharp
D. House - family, household, in
E. Door - pathway, entrance, back/forth

Section D: Biblical Number Meanings

20 Points (4 each)

Match each number with its biblical significance:

3
7
12
40
666

Section E: Short Answer

20 Points (10 each)

11 Explain how understanding Hebrew pictographs enhances our understanding of the Name of Yahuah (יהוה - YHWH). Break down each letter and its meaning.

Hint: Yod (י) = hand/work, Hey (ה) = behold/reveal, Waw/Vav (ו) = nail/secure

12 Describe the difference between studying Scripture in English versus understanding key Hebrew/Greek words. Provide at least one example where the original language reveals deeper meaning.

Examples to consider: Love (agape vs. phileo), Day (yom), Spirit (ruach), Soul (nephesh)

Assessment Score

ANSWER KEY (For Teacher Use Only)

1. B - Each letter was originally a picture
2. B - An ox head (strength/leader)
3. B - Right to left
4. B - Peace, completeness, wholeness...
5. B - 22 letters
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. True
Matching: B, D, E, A, C
Section D - Number Meanings (accept similar answers):
  • 3: Divine perfection, resurrection, Trinity/Elohim
  • 7: Completion, perfection, rest, covenant
  • 12: Governmental perfection, 12 tribes, 12 apostles
  • 40: Testing, trial, probation (40 days/years)
  • 666: Number of man/beast, falling short of perfection (777)
Short Answer Rubric (10 points each):
  • Complete answer addressing all parts: 8-10 points
  • Partial answer with key concepts: 5-7 points
  • Basic understanding shown: 2-4 points
  • Minimal or incorrect response: 0-1 points

Q11 Key Points: יהוה (YHWH) broken down: Yod (י) = hand/work/deed, Hey (ה) = behold/look/reveal/breath, Waw (ו) = nail/hook/secure/connect, Hey (ה) = behold/reveal. Combined meaning: "Behold the hand, behold the nail" - pointing to Yahusha on the cross. Or: "The Hand that reveals, Nailed and revealed."

Q12 Key Points: Should explain: (1) Translations can lose nuance (e.g., 4 Greek words for "love" become one English word), (2) Hebrew is concrete/pictographic vs. abstract Greek/English, (3) Example: "Ruach" means wind/breath/spirit - understanding Creator's breath gives life, (4) "Nephesh" (soul) = breathing creature, not immortal ghost, (5) Word studies reveal cultural and theological depths hidden in translation.