Judah, Judea

The name that is transliterated as “Judah” or “Judea” in English (referring to the son of Jacob, the tribe, and the territory) is translated in Spanish Sign Language as “lion” (referring to Genesis 49:9 and Revelation 5:5). This sign for lion is reserved for regions and kingdoms. (Source: John Elwode in The Bible Translator 2008, p. 78ff. and Steve Parkhurst)


“Judah” and “Judea” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

See also Judah.

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:55

To them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasture lands: Hebron is first mentioned as a place where Abram camped (Gen 13.18). It was also known in former times as Kiriath Arba (Jdg 1.10). It is located in a mountainous area with many wells and springs. It is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) southwest of Jerusalem. For pasture lands, see the comments on the next verse.

While the sentence started in verse 54 continues to the end of verse 56, it is probably better in most languages to make a separate sentence of verse 55; for example, Contemporary English Version has “They received the town of Hebron in the territory of Judah and the pastureland around it.”

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .