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This Hebrew Word Is Translated as “Sign”
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BibleProject
Duration
0.48
Uploaded to YouTube
19 May 2025
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13 November 2025
YouTube description
Explore the Hebrew word 'ot (אֹת), meaning “sign,” and uncover its deeper meaning in this short video. In Hebrew, an 'ot is not just a symbol—it points to a greater reality while containing a piece of that reality within itself.
In this video, we’ll explore a few powerful examples:
- Noah’s rainbow, a sign of God’s everlasting promise
- Moses’ serpent-staff, representing the divine power he receives to confront Pharaoh
- The blood on the door during Passover, symbolizing the sacrifice that spared the Israelites’ firstborn
