Design and Sefirah
The patach is displayed as a straight line (similar to a horizontal vav). The patach represents the Sefirah of Chochmah1—the flash of an idea or wisdom. It alludes to the horizontal line of thought, as explained in the letter hei.
Gematria
The numerical value of the patach is six, corresponding to the gematria of the letter vav.
Meaning
To open; to have a glimmer of what was previously closed and to acquire knowledge.
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