The name that is transliterated as “Joseph” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “woodworker” (referring to Mark 6:3). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Joseph” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
In French Sign Language it is translated with a sign that combines the letter J and adoption (of Jesus):
“Joseph” in French Sign Language (source: La Bible en langue des signes française )
The term that is used for monarchs in ancient Egypt and is transliterated as “Pharaoh” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying the “fake metal beard (postiche)” that was word by Pharaohs during official functions. (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Pharaoh” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
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 “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, RuthAnna Spooner, Ron Lawer)
“Esau” in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor
See also Jacob and hairy (like Esau).
The town name that is transliterated as “Bethlehem” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the signs signifying “manger + town” (referring to Luke 2:7). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Bethlehem” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
See also manger.
In American Sign Language it is translated with the signs for “bread” and “house,” referring to the original meaning of “Bethlehem” as “house of bread.” (Source: RuthAnna Spooner, Ron Lawer)
“Bethlehem” in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor
The name that is transliterated as “Thomas” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “doubt” (referring to John 20:25). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Thomas” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
In German Sign Language it is a sign that points fingers to the side of the body, referring to John 20:27.
“Thomas” in German Sign Language (source: Taub und katholisch )
See also The Confession of Thomas (icon) and Thomas with the risen Christ (image).
The name that is transliterated as “Simeon” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “heard” (referring to Luke 2:26). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)
“Simeon” in Finnish Sign Language (source )
See also Song of Simeon / Nunc Dimittis (image).
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).