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 .

complete verse (1 Chronicles 1:44)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 1:44:

  • Kupsabiny: “And when Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from the town of Bozrah took over the rulership.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When Bela died, Jobab, son of Zerah from [lit.: of] Bozrah became king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When- he -died, Jobal the child of Zera of/from-Bozra succeeded him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When Bela died, Jobab, the son of Zerah from Bozrah city, became the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)