HEBREW PICTURE LETTERS

Discovering Yahuah's Hidden Messages

TRUTH CARRIERS EDUCATION SYSTEM
Youth Workbook - Ages 12-17

John 1:1
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with Elohim, and the Word was Elohim."

WELCOME!

Did you know the ancient Hebrew alphabet was made of pictures? Each letter told a story! When you put letters together to make words, the pictures create hidden messages.

Here's the amazing part:

The name of Yahuah (YHWH) in picture letters spells out: "Look at the Hand, Look at the Nail" - describing Yahusha on the cross thousands of years before it happened!

The language itself tells us about Yahuah and His plan to save us!

HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK

The 6 Rs Learning Method

This workbook uses 6 steps to help you really learn and remember:

1. RECEIVE
Read the lesson carefully. Study the Hebrew letters and what they mean.

2. REFLECT
Answer the questions - fill-in-blanks, multiple choice, and true/false.

3. RECALL
Close the book! Write what you remember without peeking.

4. RECITE
Memorize the verses. Teach what you learned to someone else!

5. REVIEW
Come back and review: Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, Day 21, Day 60.

6. RESPOND
Look for Hebrew word pictures when you read the Bible. Share what you find!

LESSON 1: WHAT ARE HEBREW PICTURE LETTERS?

Proverbs 25:2
"It is the glory of Elohim to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to search it out."

Letters That Are Pictures!

Long ago, Hebrew was written using simple pictures. Each letter was a drawing of something real:

Aleph was drawn as an head (meaning strength)
Bet was drawn as a (meaning home)
Yod was drawn as a (meaning work/action)

FUN FACT!

The Dead Sea Scrolls (really old Bible copies) show Yahuah's name written in the OLD picture style, even when the rest was written in the newer style. They kept His name special!

Why Learn This?

When you put picture letters together, they create "word pictures" that tell us more about what words really mean! Hebrew names often tell us about the person's character or destiny.

KEY IDEA

Hebrew is written right-to-left (opposite of English!), and most words are built on 3-letter roots. Each letter has a picture, a name, a meaning, a sound, and a number value!

Multiple Choice

1. Ancient Hebrew letters were:

○ A) Random shapes
○ B) Simple pictures
○ C) Just sounds
○ D) Copied from Greek

2. Hebrew is written:

○ A) Left to right
○ B) Right to left
○ C) Top to bottom
○ D) In circles

True or False

1. Each Hebrew letter was originally a picture of something.
○ True ○ False

2. Hebrew words are usually built on 4-letter roots.
○ True ○ False - Correct answer:

RECALL - Close Your Book!

Write: What are Hebrew picture letters? Name 2 letters and what pictures they represent.

TEACH SOMEONE!

Explain to a family member what Hebrew picture letters are.

Who did you tell? Date:

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 25:2

"It is the glory of Elohim to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to search it out."

Day 1: Read 5 times Day 3: Say it out loud Day 7: Write from memory

DO THIS!

Look up pictures of the Paleo-Hebrew alphabet online Practice writing "Aleph" - it looks like an ox head!

LESSON 2: LETTERS 1-11 (ALEPH TO KAF)

Revelation 1:8
"I am the Aleph and the Tav, the beginning and the ending, saith Yahuah."

The First Eleven Letters

#	Letter	Name	Picture	Meaning
1	א	Aleph	Ox head	Strength, God, first
2	ב	Bet	House	House, family, inside
3	ג	Gimel	Camel/Foot	Walk, carry, travel
4	ד	Dalet	Door	Door, path, choice
5	ה	Hey	Man with arms up	Behold! Look! Breath
6	ו	Vav	Tent peg/Nail	Nail, connect, "and"
7	ז	Zayin	Sword	Cut, weapon, food
8	ח	Chet	Fence	Protect, life, private
9	ט	Tet	Basket	Surround, contain
10	י	Yod	Hand/Arm	Hand, work, make
11	כ	Kaf	Palm	Palm, cover, allow

ALEPH (א) - The Ox Head

Aleph means "ox" - strong and powerful! It represents Yahuah or strength.

Cool Word Pictures!

AV (אב) = "Father"

Aleph (Strength) + Bet (House) = " of the House"

The father is the strong leader of the home!

VAV (ו) = The Connector

Vav looks like a tent . In Hebrew, it means "and" - connecting things together. Some believers see it pointing to the that held Yahusha to the cross!

Multiple Choice

1. Aleph is pictured as:

○ A) A house
○ B) An ox head
○ C) A door
○ D) A hand

2. "Av" (Father) pictures:

○ A) Old man
○ B) Strength of the house
○ C) Bread winner
○ D) Family name

True or False

1. Vav can mean "nail" or "and" (connector).
○ True ○ False

2. Yod (hand) is the biggest Hebrew letter.
○ True ○ False - Correct answer:

RECALL

Without looking, write what these letters mean: Aleph, Bet, Vav, Yod.

TEACH SOMEONE!

Explain the word picture of "Av" (Father) to someone.

Who: Date:

DO THIS!

Practice drawing the first 11 Hebrew letters Find names in your Bible that have "El" (like Israel, Daniel)

LESSON 3: LETTERS 12-22 (LAMED TO TAV)

Ezekiel 9:4
"And Yahuah said... set a mark (Tav) upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and cry for all the evil things done."

The Last Eleven Letters

#	Letter	Name	Picture	Meaning
12	ל	Lamed	Shepherd's staff	Teach, lead, authority
13	מ	Mem	Water/Waves	Water, chaos, mighty
14	נ	Nun	Seed/Fish	Continue, offspring, life
15	ס	Samekh	Thorn/Support	Support, protect
16	ע	Ayin	Eye	See, know, experience
17	פ	Pey	Mouth	Speak, word, open
18	צ	Tsade	Hook/Man kneeling	Hunt, desire, righteous
19	ק	Qof	Sun on horizon	Circle, time, behind
20	ר	Resh	Head	Head, chief, first
21	ש	Shin	Teeth	Destroy, fire, sharp
22	ת	Tav	Cross/X mark	Mark, sign, covenant

TAV (ת) - The Cross/Mark

In ancient times, Tav was drawn like an X or + - a cross mark!

AMAZING CONNECTION!

In Ezekiel 9:4, Yahuah puts a "mark" (Tav) on the foreheads of the . The ancient Tav looked like a ! This points to Revelation 7 where believers are sealed on their foreheads!

EMET (אמת) = "Truth"

Truth uses: Aleph (first letter) + Mem (middle letter) + Tav (last letter)

Truth covers EVERYTHING from first to last!

Cool insight: Remove Aleph (God) from truth = MET (מת) = ""

Without God, truth becomes death!

Multiple Choice

1. Ancient Tav looked like:

○ A) A star
○ B) A cross (X)
○ C) A circle
○ D) A square

2. The Hebrew word for "truth" uses:

○ A) First, middle, and last letters
○ B) Only the first letters
○ C) Random letters
○ D) Only vowels

True or False

1. In Ezekiel 9:4, the righteous were marked with a Tav.
○ True ○ False

2. Shin represents water and peace.
○ True ○ False - Correct answer:

RECALL

Write: What does Tav look like? What does EMET (truth) teach us?

TEACH SOMEONE!

Explain the word picture of EMET (Truth) to a family member.

Who: Date:

DO THIS!

Read Ezekiel 9 and look for the "mark" Draw the letters Pey (mouth) and Ayin (eye)

LESSON 4: THE FATHER'S NAME - YAHUAH (יהוה)

Exodus 3:14-15
"And Elohim said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM... YHWH... this is my name for ever."

The Most Important Name!

Yahuah's Name uses four letters: Yod-Hey-Vav-Hey (YHWH)

יהוה - YAHUAH

יהוה

The most sacred Name - the Father's personal Name!

What Do the Pictures Say?

Letter	Picture	Meaning
י	Hand/Arm	, work
ה	Man arms up	! Look!
ו	Nail/Peg	, connect
ה	Man arms up	Behold! (again)

THE INCREDIBLE MESSAGE!

"BEHOLD THE HAND, BEHOLD THE NAIL"

The Father's Name in picture letters describes Yahusha on the cross - hands nailed! This was written thousands of years before crucifixion was invented!

Zechariah 12:10
"They shall look upon Me whom they have pierced."

Multiple Choice

1. YHWH in picture letters means:

○ A) "I am that I am"
○ B) "Behold the hand, behold the nail"
○ C) "The eternal God"
○ D) "King of kings"

2. How many letters are in YHWH?

○ A) 3
○ B) 4
○ C) 5
○ D) 6

True or False

1. The Name YHWH pictures the crucifixion.
○ True ○ False

2. Vav in YHWH represents a crown.
○ True ○ False - Correct answer:

RECALL

Write the four letters of YHWH and what message they create together.

TEACH SOMEONE!

Explain how YHWH pictures "Behold the hand, behold the nail."

Who: Date:

MEMORY VERSE: Zechariah 12:10

"They shall look upon Me whom they have pierced."

Day 1: Read 5 times Day 3: Say it out loud Day 7: Write from memory

DO THIS!

When you say "HalleluYah" - remember you're saying "Praise the One with the nailed hand!"

LESSON 5: THE SON'S NAME - YAHUSHA (יהושע)

Matthew 1:21
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name YAHUSHA: for he shall save his people from their sins."

The Messiah's Name!

Yahusha means "YHWH saves" - salvation is in His name!

יהושע - YAHUSHA

יהושע

"He shall save His people from their sins"

The Picture Message

Letter	Picture	Meaning
י	Hand	Hand, work
ה	Man arms up	Behold!
ו	Nail	Nail, connect
ש	Teeth	, consume
ע	Eye	, experience

THE AMAZING PICTURE!

"HAND - BEHOLD - NAIL - DESTROYS - EYE (evil)"

Yahusha by His nailed hands the works of the devil!

1 John 3:8
"The Son of Elohim appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil."

CONNECTED NAMES

Notice: Both YHWH and Yahusha start with the same 3 letters (Yod-Hey-Vav)!

The "Yahu" = "Hand-Behold-Nail" appears in BOTH names!

Yahusha said: "I and My Father are one" (John 10:30)

Multiple Choice

1. Yahusha means:

○ A) King of Kings
○ B) YHWH saves
○ C) Prince of Peace
○ D) Almighty

2. Yahusha and YHWH share:

○ A) No letters
○ B) The first 3 letters
○ C) The last 3 letters
○ D) All letters

True or False

1. Yahusha's name pictures Him destroying evil.
○ True ○ False

2. Yahusha's name has nothing in common with YHWH.
○ True ○ False - Correct answer:

RECALL

Write: What does Yahusha's name mean? What picture does it create?

MEMORY VERSE: 1 John 3:8

"The Son of Elohim appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil."

Day 1: Read 5 times Day 3: Say it out loud Day 7: Write from memory

DO THIS!

Share Yahusha's name meaning with a friend Read 1 John 3:8 and thank Yahusha for destroying evil

LESSON 6: OTHER NAMES FOR GOD

Genesis 17:1
"I am El Shaddai; walk before me, and be thou perfect."

Different Names, Same Yahuah!

EL (אל) = "God, Mighty One"

Aleph (Strength) + Lamed (Staff/Authority)

= " Authority"

Yahuah is the Mighty Leader!

ELOHIM (אלהים) = "God" (plural form)

Used in Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning created..."

A plural word hinting at the Father, Son, and Spirit!

EL SHADDAI (אל שדי) = "God Almighty"

Some see Shaddai as " of the doors of Israel"

The letter Shin (ש) is on the mezuzah - invoking Yahuah's protection!

Names with YHWH

Name	Meaning
YHWH-Yireh	The LORD Will Provide
YHWH-Rapha	The LORD Heals
YHWH-Shalom	The LORD Is Peace

Multiple Choice

1. El (אל) means:

○ A) Holy One
○ B) Strong Authority
○ C) Eternal Fire
○ D) Heavenly King

2. YHWH-Rapha means:

○ A) The LORD Provides
○ B) The LORD Heals
○ C) The LORD Is Peace
○ D) The LORD Is There

True or False

1. Elohim is a plural word for God.
○ True ○ False

2. El Shaddai means "God of love."
○ True ○ False - Correct answer:

RECALL

Write: What does El mean? Name 2 compound names of YHWH.

DO THIS!

Which name of Yahuah means most to you right now? Why? Read Genesis 22:14 - where YHWH-Yireh first appears

LESSON 7: HEBREW WORD PICTURES

Psalm 119:160
"Thy word is truth from the beginning."

Words That Paint Pictures!

AV (אב) = "Father"

Aleph (Strength) + Bet (House) = "Strength of the "

BEN (בן) = "Son"

Bet (House) + Nun (Seed) = "Continuation of the "

The son continues the family!

SHALOM (שלום) = "Peace"

Shin (Destroy) + Lamed (Authority) + Vav (Connect) + Mem (Chaos)

= " the authority connected to chaos"

True peace comes when chaos is destroyed!

TORAH (תורה) = "Instruction/Law"

Tav (Covenant) + Vav (Secured) + Resh (Chief) + Hey (Revealed)

= "The covenant secured by the Chief's revelation"

Yahuah's teaching securing us to Him!

Multiple Choice

1. Ben (Son) pictures:

○ A) Young man
○ B) Continuation of the house
○ C) Male child
○ D) Heir

2. SHALOM involves:

○ A) Creating harmony
○ B) Destroying chaos
○ C) Finding rest
○ D) Making deals

True or False

1. "Av" (Father) means "strength of the house."
○ True ○ False

2. Torah has no connection to covenant in its letters.
○ True ○ False - Correct answer:

RECALL

Write the word pictures for: Av, Ben, Shalom.

TEACH SOMEONE!

Explain how SHALOM means "destroying chaos."

Who: Date:

DO THIS!

Look for "Shalom" in Scripture this week

LESSON 8: NAMES THAT TELL YOUR FUTURE

Genesis 17:5
"Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee."

When Yahuah Changes Your Name!

ABRAM became ABRAHAM

Yahuah added a Hey (ה) to his name!

Hey = "Behold!" or "Breath"

Yahuah "breathed" into Abram's name - giving him a new !

JACOB became ISRAEL

Ya'akov = "Heel grabber" or "Trickster"

Yisrael = "One who with El"

After wrestling with the angel, his nature and name changed!

Names with "El" (God)

Name	Meaning
Israel	Wrestles/prevails with
Immanuel	God with us
Daniel	God is my Judge
Michael	Who is like God?

Multiple Choice

1. What letter did Yahuah add to Abram's name?

○ A) Aleph
○ B) Hey
○ C) Vav
○ D) Yod

2. "Immanuel" means:

○ A) God is mighty
○ B) God with us
○ C) God saves
○ D) God judges

True or False

1. Jacob's name was changed after wrestling with an angel.
○ True ○ False

2. "Israel" contains "El" meaning God.
○ True ○ False

RECALL

Write: What letter was added to Abram? What does Israel mean?

DO THIS!

Look up what YOUR name means! Find "El" or "Yah" in Bible names as you read

LESSON 9: USING PICTURE LETTERS WISELY

2 Timothy 2:15
"Study to shew thyself approved unto Elohim, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

What Picture Letters Are Good For

Making Bible study more !
Seeing how Yahuah designed language
Understanding names and their meanings
Finding "hidden treasures" in Scripture

WHAT THEY ARE NOT:

Magic or superstition
Replacement for plain study
Primary proof for arguments

WHAT THEY ARE:

Extra insights (like commentary)
Ways to appreciate Yahuah's
Fun discoveries that enrich study

Remember What You've Learned!

22 Hebrew letters were originally pictures
YHWH = "Behold the Hand, Behold the Nail"
Yahusha = "Hand-Behold-Nail Destroys the evil eye"
Names reveal character and destiny

Multiple Choice

1. Picture letter insights should be used as:

○ A) Main doctrine
○ B) Replacement for Bible study
○ C) Extra insights to enrich study
○ D) Proof for arguments

2. Proverbs 25:2 speaks of:

○ A) Hidden sins
○ B) The glory of searching out concealed things
○ C) Secret codes
○ D) Royal treasure

True or False

1. Picture letters should replace normal Bible reading.
○ True ○ False

2. Plain Scripture meanings are still most important.
○ True ○ False

FINAL RECALL

Write: What is the key message in YHWH's name? Name 2 guidelines for using picture letters wisely.

FINAL TEACH-BACK!

Share what you've learned about Hebrew picture letters with someone!

Who: Date:

KEEP GOING!

Continue learning Hebrew letters! Look for word pictures when you read the Bible Share "Behold the Hand, Behold the Nail" with others!

SPACED REVIEW TRACKER

Coming back to review helps you remember forever!

Lesson	Day 1	Day 3	Day 7	Day 21	Day 60
1. What Are Picture Letters?
2. Letters 1-11
3. Letters 12-22
4. Father's Name (YHWH)
5. Son's Name (Yahusha)
6. Other Names for God
7. Word Pictures
8. Names & Destiny
9. Using Wisely

ANSWER KEY

Lesson 1: What Are Picture Letters?

Fill-in-blanks: ox, house, hand

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

True/False: 1-True, 2-False (3-letter roots)

Lesson 2: Letters 1-11

Fill-in-blanks: Strength, peg/nail, nails

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

True/False: 1-True, 2-False (smallest letter)

Lesson 3: Letters 12-22

Fill-in-blanks: righteous, cross, death

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-A

True/False: 1-True, 2-False (fire/destruction)

Lesson 4: Father's Name (YHWH)

Fill-in-blanks: Hand, Behold, Nail

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

True/False: 1-True, 2-False (nail)

Lesson 5: Son's Name (Yahusha)

Fill-in-blanks: Destroy, See, destroys

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

True/False: 1-True, 2-False (shares first 3 letters)

Lesson 6: Other Names for God

Fill-in-blanks: Strong, Elohim, Guardian

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

True/False: 1-True, 2-False (God Almighty)

Lesson 7: Word Pictures

Fill-in-blanks: house, house, Destroy

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

True/False: 1-True, 2-False (starts with Tav/covenant)

Lesson 8: Names & Destiny

Fill-in-blanks: destiny, wrestles, God

Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

True/False: 1-True, 2-True

Lesson 9: Using Wisely

Fill-in-blanks: exciting, Bible, Word/design

Multiple Choice: 1-C, 2-B

True/False: 1-False, 2-True

QUICK REFERENCE: ALL 22 LETTERS

#	Letter	Name	Picture	Meaning
1	א	Aleph	Ox head	Strength, God
2	ב	Bet	House	House, family
3	ג	Gimel	Camel	Walk, carry
4	ד	Dalet	Door	Door, path
5	ה	Hey	Man arms up	Behold! Look!
6	ו	Vav	Nail/Peg	Nail, and
7	ז	Zayin	Sword	Cut, weapon
8	ח	Chet	Fence	Protect, life
9	ט	Tet	Basket	Surround
10	י	Yod	Hand	Hand, work
11	כ	Kaf	Palm	Palm, cover
12	ל	Lamed	Staff	Teach, lead
13	מ	Mem	Water	Water, chaos
14	נ	Nun	Seed	Continue, life
15	ס	Samekh	Thorn	Support
16	ע	Ayin	Eye	See, know
17	פ	Pey	Mouth	Speak, word
18	צ	Tsade	Hook	Hunt, desire
19	ק	Qof	Sun	Circle, time
20	ר	Resh	Head	Head, chief
21	ש	Shin	Teeth	Destroy, fire
22	ת	Tav	Cross	Mark, covenant

THE BIG PICTURE

Name	Hebrew	Picture Message
YHWH	יהוה	"Behold the Hand, Behold the Nail"
Yahusha	יהושע	"Hand-Behold-Nail destroys evil"

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Youth Workbook - Ages 12-17

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