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Clarity in Reading: Nikud provides the pronunciation and distinguishes words with identical consonants (homographs). For example, אמר (ʾmr) can be pointed as: | Clarity in Reading: Nikud provides the pronunciation and distinguishes words with identical consonants (homographs). For example, אמר (ʾmr) can be pointed as: | ||
אָמַר (amar) = " | אָמַר (amar) = "word." | ||
אִמֵּר (immer) = "lamb." | אִמֵּר (immer) = "lamb." | ||
Standardized Meaning: The Masoretes used nikud to preserve a particular interpretative tradition, safeguarding scripture against ambiguity. | Standardized Meaning: The Masoretes used nikud to preserve a particular interpretative tradition, safeguarding scripture against ambiguity. |