Bava Kamma 55a
Torah Begins with Tet as Good
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Rather, it is not merely because it is the first letter
of the word good [tov] that it is considered a good omen.
Since the Torah initially introduces the letter tet in a
context of good, with the word good [tov] itself, it is a good omen.
As from the word bereshit, the first word in the Torah,
the letter tet is not written anywhere.
of the word good [tov] that it is considered a good omen.
Since the Torah initially introduces the letter tet in a
context of good, with the word good [tov] itself, it is a good omen.
As from the word bereshit, the first word in the Torah,
| And God saw that the light was good [tov] |