The name that is transliterated as «Gideon» in English means «feller,» «one who cuts down,» «great warrior.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
It is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for «wring out cloth» referring to Judges 6:38. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
«Gideon» in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
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