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 (2 Chronicles 1:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 1:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “And then, Solomon left that place and went to Jerusalem. He got experience and ruled the people of Israel for many years.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then from the place of worship which was in Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, Solomon went back to Jerusalem. And he reigned over Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Solomon left from the Meeting-Together-Place Tent there at the place-of-worship at the high place of Gibeon, and went-back to Jerusalem. And he reigned in Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Solomon and the people who were with him all left from being in front of he Sacred Tent on the hill in Gibeon, and they returned to Jerusalem. From there he ruled the Israeli people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)