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Resh ר

The Israeli "r" is in the throat, like French; a rolled "r" is understood too. Letter 20 of 22, worth 200 in gematria.

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Resh
ר

The Israeli "r" is in the throat, like French; a rolled "r" is understood too.

Gematria value
200

See it worked out in the gematria calculator.

How to write it

A horizontal stroke curving smoothly into a vertical on the right.

Handwriting: A short curve like a backwards "c" or a "7".

Don't confuse it with ד (dalet): Resh is a smooth curve; dalet has a corner that sticks out.

Words that start with Resh
EnglishHebrewTransliteration
headרֹאשׁrosh
onlyרַקrak
streetרְחוֹבrechov

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Resh pronounced?

The Israeli "r" is in the throat, like French; a rolled "r" is understood too.

What is the gematria value of Resh?

Resh (ר) is worth 200 in standard gematria.

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