Hezron (son of Perez)

The name that is transliterated as “Hezron” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies “surrounded by a wall” (a possible meaning of the name) and combines it with two V’s, representing the fact that his father (Perez or Pharez) and uncle (Zerah) were twins (see Genesis 38:29 and following). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Hezron” in Libras (source )

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

complete verse (1 Chronicles 2:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 2:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “Perez produced Hezron and Hamul.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The sons of Perez were Hesron and Hamul.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The male children of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:5

The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul: See Gen 46.12. Once again certain languages will require a verb in such an expression, following the model of Good News Translation or that of New Century Version, which has “Perez’s sons were Hezron and Hamul.” In order to make it clear that Perez does not have other sons listed later in this chapter, some translations say that “Perez had two sons…” (Good News Translation, Parola Del Signore: La Bibbia in Lingua Corrente). The line of descent will continue with the descendants of Hezron in verses 9 and following.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .