לֵב
❤️ heart
Meet Lamed
LAH-med · numeric value 30
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לCursive
לTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
l as in leaf.
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Lamed is letter 12 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Lamed has the numeric value thirty. As a prefix it can express to or for, although the meaning of a complete word always depends on its context.
Lamed rises above the other letters. Leave room above the line for its tall upper part.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Lamed make?
l as in leaf. Lamed rises above the other letters. Leave room above the line for its tall upper part.
What is the numeric value of Lamed?
Its ordinary gematria value is 30. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Lamed 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
לִימוֹן
🍋 lemon
לֶחֶם
🍞 bread
Follow the writing guide
Lamed rises above the other letters. Leave room above the line for its tall upper part. 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.