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Hebrew Inscribed on a Stone Wall


Mark Nigro

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I was wondering if any of you Hebrew scholars might be able to help with the translation of this brief inscription on stone? I have not seen this in person and am having difficulty making out several of the letters, some of which are not clear or have been chipped. I am also too new to Hebrew to contextualize the words without their vowel markings, so I turn to you experts :) I've attached the photo here. Enjoy, and thanks for any help.

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Here's a quick approximate translation -- I've expanded abbreviations and guessed at some of the words.

 

 

This monument

is posted as a sign on the

grave, covered in engraving with

the name of an honored man

his name is Gershom son of friend

Mr. Moshe Hefetz, may the righteous be remembered as a blessing,

in the year 5288, 29th

day of the month of Tammuz,

buried here in Azul.

May his soul be bound up in the bond of life

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Thank you so much, David! I really appreciate your help.

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