Solomon

The Hebrew, Latin and Greek that is transliterated as “Solomon” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “wise” referring to 1 Kings 3:12. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


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

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

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complete verse (1 Kings 1:46)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 1:46:

  • Kupsabiny: “So Solomon has sat on the chair/throne of the king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Furthermore, another thing: Solomon has already been seated on the king’s throne.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And now Solomon is- now -sitting on the throne as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So Solomon is now our king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Kings 1:46

Revised Standard Version is a nearly literal rendering of the Hebrew. The sense is clearly expressed in Good News Translation, that is, Solomon’s actions show that he has replaced David as king. However, neither Revised Standard Version nor Good News Translation translates the Hebrew adverb meaning “moreover” at the beginning of this verse. In Hebrew this adverb occurs at the beginning of verses 46, 47, and 48. Bible en français courant reflects the adverb at the beginning of this verse with the words “In addition…” and New American Bible has “Besides….”

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .