Aaron

The name that is transliterated as “Aaron” in English means “light,” “a mountain of strength,” “to be high.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Catalan Sign Language and Spanish Sign Language it is translated as “stones on chest plate” (according to Exodus 28:15-30) (Source: John Elwode in The Bible Translator 2008, p. 78ff. )


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

In Colombian Sign Language, Honduras Sign Language, and American Sign Language, the chest plate is outlined (in ASL it is outlined using the letter “A”):


“Aaron” in ASL (source )

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 Moses, more information on Aaron , and this lectionary in The Christian Century .

complete verse (Exodus 29:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “Bring (sing.) that young bull in front of my Tent and let Aaron and his sons place their hands on the head of that young bull.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “‘And then bring that bull before the Tent of Meeting, then Aaron and his sons must lay their hands on bull’s head.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Bring the young-bull cow to the front of the Meeting-Together-Place Tent, and have- Aaron and his children/(sons) -put their hands on the head of the cow.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “‘And when it’s done, then bring the offering bulmakao to come near to the opening of my shelter. And then Aron and his male children will put their hands onto its head.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Afterwards, you shall take young bull door of Dwelling-Tent-of-God. you shall say Aaron with his children that they must put it hand on head.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “‘hen bring the young bull to the entrance of the Sacred Tent. Tell Aaron and his sons to put their hands on the head of the young bull.” (Source: Translation for Translators)