Mark Nigro Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidKrishef Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Nigro Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thank you so much, David! I really appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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