Jerusalem

The name that is transliterated as “Jerusalem” in English is signed in French Sign Language with a sign that depicts worshiping at the Western Wall in Jerusalem:


“Jerusalem” in French Sign Language (source: La Bible en langue des signes française )

While a similar sign is also used in British Sign Language, another, more neutral sign that combines the sign “J” and the signs for “place” is used as well. (Source: Anna Smith)


“Jerusalem” in British Sign Language (source: Christian BSL, used with permission)

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Jerusalem .

Solomon

The Hebrew, Latin and Greek that is transliterated as “Solomon” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “wise” referring to 1 Kings 3:12. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Solomon” 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 .

Click or tap here to see a short video clip about King Solomon (source: Bible Lands 2012)

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Solomon .

complete verse (1 Chronicles 1:44)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 1:44:

  • Kupsabiny: “And when Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from the town of Bozrah took over the rulership.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When Bela died, Jobab, son of Zerah from [lit.: of] Bozrah became king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When- he -died, Jobal the child of Zera of/from-Bozra succeeded him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When Bela died, Jobab, the son of Zerah from Bozrah city, became the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 1:44

1:44 When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.

When Bela died, Jobab, whose father was Zerah from Bozrah, became king in his place.
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Then Bela died, and Zerah’s son Jobab, took over power and ruled ⌊the people of Edom⌋ . Jobab was from ⌊a town called⌋ Bozrah.

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