Names of God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit

Abba (Father)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Abba (Father). The Aramaic word for father. Used 3 times in the New Testament, it always refers to God the Father.

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Adon / Adonai

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Adon / Adonai. Hebrew names of God, meaning Master or Lord. For example, “Our Lord” or “Lord of Lords”

Bible references include 1 Samuel 16:16 and Psalm 97:5

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Almighty (God)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Almighty (God). A Hebrew name for God, El Shaddei, meaning ‘God, the All-powerful One’.

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Ancient of Days

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Ancient of Days. A name for God, expressing veneration of the dignity of God.

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Bread of Life

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Bread of Life. Jesus used the term Bread of Life to describe himself (John 6:35) sometimes used to describe the bread in a Holy Communion service.

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Christ (-Jesus) – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Christ (-Christ). A Roman Catholic sign for Christ. The second person of the Trinity; the Son of God.

The name Jesus comes from the Hebrew-Aramaic word Yeshua, which means “Yahweh (the Lord) is salvation.” Christ is actually a title for Jesus, it comes from the Greek word Christos, meaning “the Anointed One”. Yeshua was a common alternative form of the name Yehoshua (Joshua).

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