The term that is transliterated as “Judas” in English is translated in American Sign Language with the sign for the letter J and the sign signifying holding a bag of money, referring to John 12:6. (Source: Ruth Anna Spooner, Ron Lawer)

“Judas” in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor

In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with with the sign for “kiss,” referring to Matthew 26:49 et al. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)

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

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Judas .

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .