Absalom (image)

Hand colored stencil print on momigami by Sadao Watanabe (1972).

Image taken with permission from the SadaoHanga Catalogue where you can find many more images and information about Sadao Watanabe.

For other images of Sadao Watanabe art works in TIPs, see here.

See also Absalom.

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 .

Absalom

The Hebrew that is transliterated as “Absalom” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the signs depicting “hair + caught” referring to 2 Samuel 18:9. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Absalom” 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 Absalom (image).

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Absalom .

complete verse (2 Samuel 16:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 16:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “When David and his people had reached the river Jordan, Absalom and all the people of Israel who were with him were entering the city of Jerusalem. The advisor to Absalom who was called Ahithophel was also there.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Absalom and all the Israelites who came with him arrived in Jerusalem. And Ahithophel was also with them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “On the other side, Absalom, Ahitofel, and some other Israelinhon arrived at Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “While that was happening, Absalom and all the Israeli people who were with him had arrived in Jerusalem. Ahithophel had also arrived there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)