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Tiberian Hebrew

Tiberian Hebrew is a way of writing and speaking a very old language called Hebrew. It's like when you write your letters or spell out words, except it's very old and different.

The Tiberian Hebrew language has special marks and symbols that help people know how to say the words out loud. These marks and symbols are like little pictures that go above or below the letters in the words.

People who use Tiberian Hebrew are very careful to make sure they say the words exactly right, because the symbols and marks tell them how. It's kind of like following a recipe when you cook something.

Lots of people still use Tiberian Hebrew today, especially when they read really old books or parts of the Bible. It's a special way to connect with the past and the history of the language.