הַר
⛰️ mountain
Meet He
heh · numeric value 5
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הTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
h as in hat; often silent at word endings.
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He is letter 5 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
He is the fifth letter, with the numeric value five. At the end of many words it helps mark a vowel rather than a separately pronounced h.
Notice the gap below the top bar on the left. Keep that gap visible when you write so he does not become het.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does He make?
h as in hat; often silent at word endings. Notice the gap below the top bar on the left. Keep that gap visible when you write so he does not become het.
What is the numeric value of He?
Its ordinary gematria value is 5. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does He have a final form?
No. This letter keeps its regular form at the end of a word.
Explore more: All Hebrew letters, and Vowel marks.
Words to explore
הִיפּוֹפּוֹטָם
🦛 hippopotamus
הֶלִיקוֹפְּטֶר
🚁 helicopter
Follow the writing guide
Notice the gap below the top bar on the left. Keep that gap visible when you write so he does not become het. This animation follows the print-letter tracing paths. Handwriting styles can differ.
Reference: Gesenius, Hebrew Grammar, section 5 (alphabet and numbering). Sound guides here describe modern Israeli Hebrew; family and community pronunciations vary.