Issachar

The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Issachar” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies “donkey” referring to Genesis 49:14. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Issachar” 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 .

See also strong(-boned) donkey.

More information on Issachar and the Tribe of Issachar .

complete verse (1 Kings 4:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 4:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in charge of the region of Issachar.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jehoshaphat, son of Paruah, in Issachar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jehoshafat the child of Parua, who was-in-charge of Issachar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Paruah’s son Jehoshaphat, for the territory of the tribe of Issachar;” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Kings 4:17

Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah was in charge of the tenth administrative district, which corresponded to the territory allotted to the tribe of Issachar. Once again the writer is careful to distinguish this Jehoshaphat from the one mentioned in verse 3 by citing the name of the father in each case.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Kings 4:17

4:17 Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;

Paruah’s son Jehoshaphat was in charge of ⌊the land of⌋ Issachar.
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Paruah’s son Jehoshaphat was responsible for ⌊the territory belonging to⌋ the Issachar ⌊tribe⌋.

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