You are hereHomeBARNovember/December 1979Crosses in the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Waystation on the Road to the Christian Cross The Bible does not specify where the mark was placed, but most probably it was on his forehead. The Hebrew word translated “mark” (ot) in Genesis means letter. Which letter? A cross-mark taw? Join the BAS Library! Already a library member? Log in here. Institution user? Log in with your IP address.