Timothy

«Timothy» is the anglicized form of Timotheus, meaning «honoring God,» «honored of God,» «worshiping God,» «valued of God.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

It is translated in American Sign Language with a sign that combines the signs for the letter T and «young,» referring to 1 Timothy 4:12 et al. (Source: Ruth Anna Spooner, Ron Lawer)


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

In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with the sign for «sent,» referring to the many times Timothy was sent to different places (Acts 19:22, 1 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 2:19, 1 Thessalonians 3:2). Source: Steve Parkhurst)


«Timothy» 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 .

More information on Saint Timothy .

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