The hei is a dalet with a short vav returning on the left side. The returning vav starts on the lower or earthly end. The word which was spoken was heard but not fully understaoodunderstood. ''Hearing'' is a metaphor of the same idea. The sheep hear the shepherds voice but do not understand his words. <ref>[[Joh 10:27]] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:</ref> <ref>[[Mr 4:12]] That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; ...</ref>