The name that is transliterated as “Eli” in English is translated means “YHWH is high,” “my God,” “adopted of the LORD,” “elevated.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with the sign for “falling back” referring to 1 Samuel 4:18. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Eli” 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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