Hebrew Accent Pashta Letter
֙ is the Hebrew accent Pashta (U+0599), used in vocalized Hebrew text and chanting notation.
U+0599
The symbol ֙ is called the Hebrew Accent Pashta. It is a Hebrew accent mark encoded as U+0599. You can copy it directly, or use its Unicode/HTML escapes in software.
Hebrew Accent Pashta Letter Meaning
Hebrew Accent Pashta (֙) is one of the cantillation marks used in texts that include pronunciation and melodic accents. In many printed and digital Bible and study formats, these marks help indicate how phrases are chanted and where emphasis and pauses typically occur. Because it is a Unicode combining character used in Hebrew script, it is often displayed as an accent placed with respect to the preceding Hebrew letter. When you insert it, it should generally follow the letter it accents to get the intended visual result.
Common uses
- •Copying the Pashta accent into vocalized Hebrew text or study documents
- •Adding cantillation marks to digital Bible/chanting content for learners
- •Typography and layout work where Hebrew accent marks must be preserved
- •Annotating scripts in academic or religious language materials
- •Testing Unicode rendering for Hebrew combining accents in apps and websites
Examples
֙ Hebrew Accent Pashta (U+0599)
- ֙וַיֹּאמֶר֙ יְהוָה
- ֙בָּר֙וּךְ אַתָּה
- ֙שָׁלוֹם֙ עֲלֵיכֶם
- ֙קָר֙א הַכֹּהֵן
- ֙אֵלָ֙יו נָשְׂאוּ עֵינֵיהֶם
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0599 | |
| HTML Entity | ֙ | |
| HTML Code | ֙ | |
| CSS | \0599 |
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Accent Pashta letter mean?
Hebrew Accent Pashta (֙) is one of the cantillation marks used in texts that include pronunciation and melodic accents. In many printed and digital Bible and study formats, these marks help indicate how phrases are chanted and where emphasis and pauses typically occur. Because it is a Unicode combining character used in Hebrew script, it is often displayed as an accent placed with respect to the preceding Hebrew letter. When you insert it, it should generally follow the letter it accents to get the intended visual result.
What is the Unicode code point for ֙?
The symbol ֙ is U+0599 (HEBREW ACCENT PASHTA).
How do I copy ֙ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For technical contexts, you can also use the escapes: HTML entity ֙ or CSS/Unicode escapes (\\0599 or \\u{0599}).
Should the Pashta accent come after a specific Hebrew letter?
It is typically used as a combining accent, so placing it immediately after the letter it should accent is usually necessary for correct visual placement.
Why might it not display as expected in my app?
Rendering can depend on font support and how the text engine handles combining marks. Trying a Unicode-capable font and inserting it directly after the target Hebrew letter often helps.