Israel
L Lamed Authority | a Aleph Leader | r Resh Man | s Shin Destroy | y Yud Work |
The ‘Aleph’ and ‘Lamed’ form the root word ‘El’ which means God or strong controller. Together the letters in Israel mean “Men (the nation) whose work is to press/turn others towards El (God).” |
y | The ‘Yud’ in pictograph form shows an arm and a hand. The picture can mean to work, throw, worship. |
s | The ‘Shin’ represents two front teeth and can mean sharp, eat, consume, separate, or destroy. |
r | The ‘Resh’ symbolizes a head, man, or chief. |
a | The ‘Aleph’ is the picture of an ox head and illustrates the strength of an animal. It can mean strong, power, or leader. |
L | The ‘Lamed’ is a picture of a shepherd’s staff. The shepherd used the staff to exercise authority over his sheep to direct or lead them. It can mean teach, lead, yoke, or move forward. |
