Simeon

The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Simeon” or “Simon” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies “swords,” referring to the traditional Jewish symbol for the tribe. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Simeon” 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 under Tribe of Simeon .

complete verse (1 Chronicles 4:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 4:24:

  • Kupsabiny: “Simeon had five sons. Those were Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah and Shaul.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The descendants of Simeon were Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah and Shaul.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The male children of Simeon were Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zera and Shaul.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 4:24

Section 4:24-43

These were the descendants of Simeon

4:24 The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.

The descendants of Simeon ⌊were⌋ Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
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Simeon ⌊was⌋ the ancestor of Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.

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