U+05B7 "ַ" Hebrew Point Patah Unicode Character

U+05B7 "ַ" Hebrew Point Patah is a diacritical mark in the Hebrew script, specifically a vowel point (niqqud) placed beneath a consonant to indicate the "a" sound, as in the word "patah" itself. It represents an open, unrounded vowel, typically pronounced as a short /a/ in modern Hebrew, though in biblical contexts its value can vary slightly depending on phonetic environment. This character is essential for accurately vocalizing Hebrew text, particularly in liturgical, poetic, or educational settings where pronunciation must be unambiguous.