Esau

The name that is transliterated as “Jacob” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language and American Sign Language with the signs signifying “hairy forearm” (referring to the story starting at Genesis 27:11). (Source: Tarja Sandholm, Ruth Anna Spooner, Ron Lawer)


“Esau” in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor

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 Jacob and hairy (like Esau).

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Esau .

complete verse (Genesis 36:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 36:9:

  • Newari: “Here is the list of the descendants of Esau, ancestor of the Edomites who live in the hills in the country of Seir –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “This is the story about the family of Esau the father of the Edomnon who live in the mountains of Seir.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Here is/I will now give you another list of the male descendants of Esau. He was the ancestor of the Edom people-group who live in the Seir area.” (Source: Translation for Translators)