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The Hebrew Letter LAMED

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LAMED is the twelfth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Lamed

Pronunciation. The letter
Lamed is pronounced as "l" in London.

Transliteration. The letter
Lamed is transliterated "l".

Example.
(to learn, study) is transliterated lamad. Syllabification. la-mad.

The letter Lamed is also a prefix.
As a prefix
Lamed as a prefix means "to" or "for". Lamed is an inseparable preposition—it is always attached to a word—and usually takes a sh'va. In some grammatical situations it can take other vowels. [The rules for attaching inseparable prepositions to a noun are available HERE.]

Example. (for ever), transliterated leʾolam. Syllabication. leʾo-lam.

Gematria. Lamed is equal to 30.

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