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Tiberian Vocalization System
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The Tiberian Vocalization System (Hebrew: $\text{נִקּוּד}$ Niqqud, lit. 'dotting') is the system of graphic diacritics developed primarily by the Tiberian School of Masoretes between the 7th and 10th centuries CE. This system was designed to preserve the precise oral traditions associated with the consonantal Hebrew script (the ketav merikay), ensuring the accurate reading and liturgical chanting of the standardized Masoretic Text ($\text{MT}$). Its elaborate structure, incorporating vocalic …