Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq Letter
The Hebrew punctuation sof pasuq (׃) marks the end of a verse or sentence in Hebrew text.
U+05C3
׃ is the Hebrew punctuation called sof pasuq. It’s commonly used in written Hebrew to indicate a stopping point, often at the end of a verse or sentence. This page provides copy-ready forms and code escapes for web and design work.
Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq Letter Meaning
Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq (׃), Unicode U+05C3, is a punctuation mark used in Hebrew text. It functions as an end-of-structure marker, typically appearing at the end of a verse or a complete unit of text. In practice, it can resemble a strong “stop” punctuation in meaning and reading flow. In manuscripts and printed texts—especially in contexts that preserve traditional punctuation—sof pasuq helps readers understand where a statement concludes, even when the exact surrounding spacing or formatting varies between publishers and styles.
Common uses
- •Indicating the end of a verse or sentence in Hebrew typography
- •Preserving traditional punctuation in edited or proofread Hebrew text
- •Formatting religious or liturgical excerpts where verse boundaries matter
- •Using correct punctuation when transcribing scanned Hebrew sources
- •Adding an end-of-unit marker in captions, subtitles, or text layouts
Examples
׃ Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq
- ׃בראשית א:א׃
- ׃ויאמר אלוהים יהי אור׃
- ׃שלום עליכם׃
- ׃כאן מסתיים הפסוק׃
- ׃תודה רבה לכולם׃
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05C3 | |
| HTML Entity | ׃ | |
| HTML Code | ׃ | |
| CSS | \05C3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1475 | |
| Decimal | 1475 |
How to type Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq Letter (׃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1475 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05C3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05C3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05c3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ׃ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq letter mean?
Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq (׃), Unicode U+05C3, is a punctuation mark used in Hebrew text. It functions as an end-of-structure marker, typically appearing at the end of a verse or a complete unit of text. In practice, it can resemble a strong “stop” punctuation in meaning and reading flow. In manuscripts and printed texts—especially in contexts that preserve traditional punctuation—sof pasuq helps readers understand where a statement concludes, even when the exact surrounding spacing or formatting varies between publishers and styles.
What is the Unicode code point for Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq?
It is U+05C3.
How do I type or copy the symbol ׃?
Copy it directly from this page, or use the provided escapes (HTML: ׃, CSS: \\05C3, JavaScript: \\u{05C3}).
Is ׃ the same as a colon (:) or a period (.)?
It’s used as an end-of-unit Hebrew punctuation. It may appear visually similar to strong stop punctuation, but it is specifically the Hebrew sof pasuq character (U+05C3).
Where is sof pasuq typically seen?
It’s commonly found at the end of a verse or sentence in Hebrew texts that use traditional punctuation.