Biblical

Alabaster Jar

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Alabaster Jar. Perfume jar made from alabaster, a pale coloured stone similar to marble. Signed here as a larger jar, perhaps for decanting expensive perfume. An individual might carry a very small alabaster jar containing very expensive perfume, perhaps for anointing, such as in the song Alabaster Jar by Rend Collective.

Bible references include: Matthew 26:7, Mark 14:3, and Luke 7:37

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  1. Sculpture
  2. Wicked (Mischievous) / Naughty
  3. Advent Wreath
  4. Holy of Holies
  5. Prodigal
  6. Sickle

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Altar/Lord’s Table/Holy Table

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of altar/Lord’s table/holy table. A table in a place of worship and a focal point in many church services, being a sacred place where offerings are made to God. In the Old Testament, it was the place for sacrifices. In some churches, the altar is known as The Lord’s Table or the Holy Table.

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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Holy Spirit / Holy Ghost
  3. Holy – RCS
  4. Sanctuary
  5. Presence of the Holy Spirit
  6. Holy Spirit – RCS

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Ark

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Ark. Before the Great Flood God instructed Noah to build a vessel of specific proportions from gopher wood to preserve a remnant of humankind and examples of species of other animals.

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  1. Ark of the Covenant
  2. Covenant / Oath
  3. Tabernacle (Tent)
  4. Maundy Thursday
  5. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  6. Embalm (in Biblical times)

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Ark of the Covenant

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Ark of the Covenant. A box that God instructed Moses to build, to hold the two tablets of stone of the Ten commandments and other objects.

See also: Tabernacle (Tent) and Covenant

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  1. Covenant / Oath
  2. Ark
  3. Tabernacle (Tent)
  4. Cross (Cruciform)
  5. Funeral
  6. Ten Commandments / Decalog (-The)

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Burning Bush

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Burning Bush. Moses encountered a bush on fire in the desert. (Exodus 3:2) God spoke to him from the fire.

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  1. Crown of Thorns
  2. Refiner’s Fire
  3. Covenant / Oath
  4. Funeral
  5. Cross (Cruciform)
  6. Ministry

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Calvary

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Calvary. Traditionally believed to be the place where Jesus was crucified. Calvary is sometimes used to mean the whole act of crucifixion of Jesus.

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  1. Golgotha (Place of The Skull)
  2. Jesus / Christ / Jesus Christ
  3. Immaculate Conception
  4. Resurrection / Rise Again / Rose Again (Jesus)
  5. Nativity / Birth of Jesus
  6. Virgin Conception of Jesus

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