The name that is transliterated as “Enoch” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “taken away” (referring to Genesis 5:24). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Enoch” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with the sign for “disappear.” (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Enoch” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The name that is transliterated as “Martha” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “hostess” (referring to Luke 10:40). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Martha” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with the signs for “woman” and “clean.” (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Martha” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
See also Mary (of Bethany).
The name that is transliterated as “Abel” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “smoke” (referring to his offering mentioned in Genesis 4:4). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Abel” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with a sign that signifies “good.” (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Abel” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
See also Cain and Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him (image).
The name that is transliterated as “Eve” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “life,” reflecting the original Hebrew meaning (see also Genesis 3:20). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Eve” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
In Spanish Sign Language it is a sign that combines apple/fruit + woman. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Eve” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
In German Sign Language it is a sign that shows picking a fruit.
“Eve” in German Sign Language (source: Taub und katholisch )
See also Eve (image) and Adam.
The name that is transliterated as “Adam” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “rib” (referring to Genesis 2:21). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Adam” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
In Spanish Sign Language it is a sign that combines apple/fruit + man. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Adam” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
In Kenyan Sign Language it is a sign pointing to the Adam’s apple (laryngeal prominence). (Source )
See also Eve.
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Rahab” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “prostitute” referring to Joshua 2:1. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Rahab” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
See also Rahab (image).
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Gad” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “tent,” signifying army tents that refer to Genesis 49:19. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Gad” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Issachar” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies “donkey” referring to Genesis 49:14. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Issachar” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
See also strong(-boned) donkey.