yod "y": The 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "y". It came also to be used for the number 10. See JOB, and for name, etc., see ALPHABET.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'YODH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.