The name that is transliterated as «Job» in English means «the persecuted,» «hated,» «one ever returning to God,» «he that weeps,» «a desert.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with a sign for «patience,» referring to James 5:11 and many other passages within the book of Job. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)

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

In Swiss-German Sign Language it is translated with the sign for «suffering.»

«Job» in Swiss-German Sign Language, source: DSGS-Lexikon biblischer Begriffe , © CGG Schweiz

In Hungarian Sign Language it is translated with a sign that refers to the ulcers (sores) covering his body (see Job 2:7). (Source: Jenjelvi Biblia and HSL Bible Translation Group)

«Job» in Hungarian Sign Language — note that only the first part refers to «Job,» the second part refers to «book» (source )

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

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Job .