Aaron

The name that is transliterated as “Aaron” in English is translated in Catalan Sign Language and Spanish Sign Language as “stones on chest plate” (according to Exodus 28:15-30) (Source: John Elwode in The Bible Translator 2008, p. 78ff. )


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

In Colombian Sign Language, Honduras Sign Language, and American Sign Language, the chest plate is outlined (in ASL it is outlined using the letter “A”):


“Aaron” in ASL (source )

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

See also Moses, more information on Aaron , and this lectionary in The Christian Century .

complete verse (Exodus 28:40)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:40:

  • Kupsabiny: “Someone prepare/make tunics for Aaron’s sons, ropes/bands for tying around the waist and hats that show/indicate honor and are beautiful.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Make tunics, turbans and sashes for the sons of Aaron. It will give them dignity and will make beautiful.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (sing.)] also have-(someone)-sew inner clothing, cloth-belts, and turbans for the children/(sons) of Aaron to honor them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And also, you (pl.) must make siots for Aron’s male children, and the belts of their middles, and their head cloths. [When] it’s like that they will decorate themselves with them, and so they’ll have great status in people’s sight, and so they will respect them.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “you (sing., imp.) say to them they must fashion tunic and belt and turban for male children of Aaron also, in order that it show greatness their, [so that] they might fear them.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Tell them to make beautiful long-sleeved tunics/gowns, sashes, and caps for Aaron’s sons. Make ones that will be suitable for those who have this dignified work.” (Source: Translation for Translators)