Why the First Hebrew Letter Aleph Is Called One

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 2:1

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And from where is "Aleph" called one, it is said, "How shall one rout one thousand?" And from where is the Holy One, blessed be He, called one as it is said "Hear O Israel the Lord our G-d the Lord is One". And from where is the Torah called one, as it is said, "One Torah will be for you." I am the head of all the pronouncements and "Aleph" is the head of all the letters:...

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