Hebrew Word Study: Shabbat Shalom

Introduction

• Series: Ancient Hebrew Pictograph and Paleo Hebrew for Kids
• Acknowledgment: Thanks to Yahuwah and Yahushua
• Objective: Teach children about the Hebrew language

Lesson Overview

• Focus: Hebrew Word Study
• Process:
  1. Examine modern Hebrew letters
  2. Trace back to ancient Hebrew pictographs
  3. Decode words using pictograph meanings

Today's Word: Shabbat Shalom

• Significance: Seventh day of the week; a day of rest
• Biblical Reference: Exodus (Shemoto) 20:8-11

Modern Hebrew Letters for "Shabbat"

• Shin (ש)
  • Pictograph: Two front teeth
  • Meanings: Eat, consume, press, sharp
• Bet (ב)
  • Pictograph: House
  • Meanings: House of Yah, tent, family, temple, inside, household
• Tav (ת)
  • Pictograph: Cross sticks
  • Meanings: Mark, sign, covenant, signal, sacrifice, monument

Pictographic Interpretation

• Combination of Shin and Bet forms "Shoob"
  • Meaning: To turn or return
• Full Interpretation: "Turn or return to the covenant" or "Press to the tent of the covenant"

Importance of Shabbat

• Biblical Reference: Exodus 31:14-18
  • Shabbat is set apart as a holy day
  • Work is permitted on other six days
  • Shabbat serves as a time to reconnect with Yah
• Shabbat as a Sign
  • Represents the covenant between Yah and His people
  • A reminder of belonging to Yah's people

Conclusion

• Goal: Remember and keep the Shabbat
• Significance: Returning to the covenant and recognizing the signs of being Yah's people

Closing

• Encouragement: Engage with the word study
• Farewell: Shalom