Esther

The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Esther” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign depicting a star on a crown, referring to her being a queen and her name likely meaning “star” (see here ). (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Esther” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

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Translation commentary on Esther 4:10   

This verse provides an introduction for the direct quotation that is given in verse 11. The apparent redundancy in Esther spoke to Hathach and gave him a message is a reflection of the Hebrew use of two verbs “said” and “charged [or, instructed].” In translation an acceptable equivalent needs to be used that is not wooden or unnatural.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Noss, Philip A. A Handbook on Esther (The Hebrew Text). (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .