Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
samekh
Noun
/sɑː.mɛk/
Definition
The fifteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Examples
- The letter samekh is often used in Hebrew words, such as ‘samekh’ itself, which means ‘support’ or ‘to lean on.’
- In Kabbalah, samekh symbolizes support and protection.
Meaning
Samekh represents a sound similar to ‘s’ and has various meanings in different contexts, especially in Hebrew scripts and texts.
Synonyms
- None
