U+081D "ࠝ" Samaritan Vowel Sign E Unicode Character

U+081D "ࠝ" Samaritan Vowel Sign E is a combining diacritical mark used in the Samaritan script, an ancient writing system descended from Paleo-Hebrew and employed primarily by the Samaritan community for liturgical and biblical texts. This specific vowel sign represents the short vowel sound "e" and is placed below or attached to a consonantal base letter to indicate its pronunciation, functioning as a critical component in the Samaritan vocalization system. By providing precise phonetic guidance, it helps preserve the traditional reading of the Samaritan Pentateuch, ensuring accurate recitation and interpretation of sacred scripture. The sign is part of the Unicode Samaritan block, which was added to the standard in 2009 to support the digital representation and preservation of this historic script.