Places

Tent (in Biblical times)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Tent (in Biblical times) . A structure made from canvas, skins etc and supported by wooden poles with ropes.

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Tomb (in Biblical times)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Tomb (in Biblical times). As Jesus or Lazarus would have been laid in. A large grave; a structure or vault for a corpse.

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Wilderness

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Wilderness. Barren scrub land, waste land, desert, an inhospitable place. In biblical usage, it sometimes refers to uncultivated land, where animals were pastured as well as symbolising spiritual dryness – but also a place of solitude, reflection and transformation.

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Zion (Hill of Jerusalem)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Zion (Hill of Jerusalem). The easternmost of the two hills of ancient Jerusalem; the site on which King David established his capital city.

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Zion (Kingdom of Heaven)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Zion (Kingdom of Heaven). The dwelling place of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

Bible references include: Isaiah 8:18 and Psalm 74:2

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Zion (Land of future promise)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Zion (Land of future promise). According to prophecy, the place to which exiles will be restored.

Bible references include: Jeremiah 3:14

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