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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