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

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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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Strong Tower
  3. Christ (-Jesus) – RCS
  4. Portion
  5. St Augustine – RCS
  6. Donkey

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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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Mary (Mother of Jesus) – RCS
  3. Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS
  4. St Ignatius of Loyola – RCS
  5. Anoint (sacrament) – RCS
  6. Son (of God) – RCS

Immortal (God)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Immortal (God). God existing throughout time, without beginning or end.

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  1. Kingdom of God / Kingdom of Heaven (also God’s Reign / God Reigning and God’s Rule)
  2. Set Apart (by God)
  3. God is faithful
  4. Praise (praising God)
  5. Shield (Name of God)
  6. Refuge (God)

King of Kings

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of King of Kings. A title for God, signifying his total authority over everything.

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  1. Kingdom (Ruled by a king or queen)
  2. Egypt
  3. Passover Festival
  4. Magi
  5. Presence
  6. Truth

Light (Name of God)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Light (Name of God).

Bible references include: Psalm 27:1

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More to explore:

  1. Light (i.e. I am the light of the world) – RCS
  2. Kingdom of God / Kingdom of Heaven (also God’s Reign / God Reigning and God’s Rule)
  3. Set Apart (by God)
  4. God is faithful
  5. Shield (Name of God)
  6. Refuge (God)

Rabbi (Teacher – Name of Jesus)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Rabbi (Teacher – Name of Jesus). Mary refers to Jesus as Rabbi (teacher) John 20:16. In several places in the Bible, Jesus is referred to as Rabbi (in Hebrew, or Rabbouni in Aramaic) meaning Teacher or Master. Signed here as teacher.

Bible references include: John 20:16

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More to explore:

  1. Teacher
  2. Fasting – RCS
  3. Virgin Conception of Jesus
  4. Nativity / Birth of Jesus
  5. Word (Jesus)
  6. Immaculate Conception