The Hebrew that is transliterated as “Reuben” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “head” or “leader” referring to the position he had among his brothers as the firstborn. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Reuben” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Simeon” or “Simon” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies “swords,” referring to the traditional Jewish symbol for the tribe. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Simeon” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Asher” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign for “(oak) tree” that signifies fruitfulness referring to Genesis 49:20. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Asher” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Benjamin” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “wolf,” referring to Genesis 49:27. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Benjamin” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The Hebrew that is transliterated as “Dan” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies “snake,” referring to Genesis 49:17. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Dan” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The term that is transliterated as “Joseph” in English is translated in American Sign Language with a sign that relates to a) the coat he wore (see Gen 37:3), b) the holding of his clothes by Potiphar’s wife (see Gen 39:12), and c) the many times Joseph experienced grief. (Source: RuthAnna Spooner, Ron Lawer)
“Joseph” in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor
In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with a sign that signifies “dream,” referring to Jacob’s dream at Bethel (see Genesis 28:10 and the following verses). (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Joseph” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Shem” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies “Arab,” referring to the fact that Shem traditionally is seen as the forefather of Semitic people, including Abraham and his descendants (see Genesis 11:26 et al.)(Source: Steve Parkhurst)
Note that the terms “Semite” and “Semitic” are derived from “Shem.”
“Shem” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
The Hebrew that is transliterated as “Rachel” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies the eyelashes, referring to “beautiful eyes” as the opposite of Leah (see Genesis 29:17). (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
“Rachel” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
See also Leah.