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Freeletter 8 of 22

Chet ח

The throaty "ch" in Bach or loch, never "ch" as in chair. Letter 8 of 22, worth 8 in gematria.

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Chet
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The throaty "ch" in Bach or loch, never "ch" as in chair.

Gematria value
8

See it worked out in the gematria calculator.

How to write it

Two verticals joined by a top bar, closed all the way across.

Handwriting: Like a lowercase "n" written from the right.

Also called Het, Khet, Heth.

Don't confuse it with ה (he): Chet is closed at the top left; he has a gap.

Words that start with Chet
EnglishHebrewTransliteration
holidayחַגchag
hotחַםcham
friendחָבֵרchaver

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Chet pronounced?

The throaty "ch" in Bach or loch, never "ch" as in chair.

What is the gematria value of Chet?

Chet (ח) is worth 8 in standard gematria.

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