Asher

The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Asher” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign for “(oak) tree” that signifies fruitfulness (referring to Genesis 49:20). (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Asher” 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 Asher and the Tribe of Asher .

complete verse (1 Chronicles 7:30)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 7:30:

  • Kupsabiny: “Asher had four sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah, and a daughter who was called Serah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah. Their sister was Serah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The male children of Asher were Imnah, Ishva, Ishvi, and Beria. Their female sibling was Sera.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:30

Section 7:30-40 This was the family line of Asher

7:30a The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah,

Asher’s sons were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. (Translation for Translators)
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Asher was the father of Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah

7:30b and their sister Serah.

Asher’s daughter was Serah.
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and their sister Serah.

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