Dalet (ד) – Old Testament Hebrew words that start with dalet

• Old Testament Hebrew
• New Testament Greek

Quick reference

Hebrew Name:

דָּלֶת

English Name:

dalet

Pronunciation:

dah-let

Letter:

ד

Speech Sound:

consonant

Numerical Value:

4

Pronunciation guide

Dalet is pronounced like the “d” in “door.” It’s a simple consonant sound that doesn’t change based on the vowels associated with it.

Numerical significance

In Gematria, the traditional Hebrew numbering system, Dalet represents the number four (4). Four is often seen as a symbol of completeness and universality, as in the four corners of the earth or the four seasons.

Cultural and symbolic meaning

In ancient times, the Dalet, resembling a door in its early pictographic form, symbolized a pathway or an entryway, perhaps indicating movement and choice. Culturally, it can represent the humility one must have to learn, as a student entering the door of a teacher’s house. The letter is associated with the word “דָּל” (dal, H1800), meaning “poor” or “weak,” which can reflect a spiritual state of dependence on God, as seen in verses like Psalm 86:1, “Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy [H1800]).”