The name that is transliterated as «Elisha» in English means «God the Savior,» «to whom God is salvation,» «God of salvation,» «God is Savior.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Finnish Sign Language it is translated with the sign signifying «help + prophet.» (Source: Tarja Sandholm)

«Elisha» in Finnish Sign Language (source )

In American Sign Language it is translated with the sign for «bald,» referring to 2 Kings 2:23. This is a sign that was adapted from Kenyan Sign Language. (Source: Ruth Anna Spooner, Ron Lawer)

«Elisha» in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor

In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with with the sign depicting «putting on mantel» referring to 2 Kings 2:13. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)

«Elisha» in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Elisha .

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .