Joshua

The Hebrew, Latin, and Greek that is transliterated as “Joshua” is translated in Swiss-German Sign Language with a sign that depicts a trumpet of rams’ horn, referring to Joshua 6:4 and following.


“Joshua” in Swiss-German Sign Language, source: DSGS-Lexikon biblischer Begriffe , © CGG Schweiz

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

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Joshua .

complete verse (Joshua 1:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 1:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Joshua said to his leaders,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Joshua gave this order to the leaders of the people,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Therefore Josue commanded the leaders/[lit. heads] of Israel,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Joshua commanded the leaders of the people of Israel,” (Source: Translation for Translators)