Vocabulary

Over 1000 British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary videos presented by Deaf BSL users who are practising Christians. The presenting team includes professional translators and interpreters, church leaders, and tutors.

Egypt

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Egypt. A country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia. Joseph, of technicolor coat fame, was sold to be a slave to Potiphar, who was the chief officer of King Pharaoh’s guard in Egypt. Egypt is the country from which Moses led the Jews from slavery via the Red Sea. After the birth of Jesus, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt to escape the order issued by King Herod that all the baby boys in Bethlehem and in the surrounding area who were two years old or younger should be killed.

Biblical references include: Genesis 42:1, Exodus 3:10, Matthew 2:19

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  1. Kingdom (Ruled by a king or queen)
  2. Middle East (-The)
  3. Connexion (Methodist)
  4. Chosen People
  5. Annunciation (-The)
  6. Israel (Jacob)

Donkey

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Donkey. A hoofed mammal in same family as the horse. In the lead up to Easter we read that Jesus rode on a donkey in what’s known as The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. As he entered the city the crowd shouted: “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”. While we often see a donkey featured in the Christmas Nativity, there’s no mention in the Bible of a donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem.

Biblical references include: Genesis 22:3, Exodus 20:17, and Matthew 21:2

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  1. Easter
  2. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  3. Hosanna
  4. Whale
  5. Church (Building)
  6. Chancel

Afraid / Scared / Fear

Version 1

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Afraid / Scared / Fear. To be fearful or greatly concerned. As the shepherds were when the angels appeared to when to tell them of the birth of Jesus, or when Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary when they went to see his tomb.

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Biblical references include: Genesis 3:10, 1 Samuel 18:12, Matthew 28:5, and Luke 2:10

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  1. Immaculate Conception
  2. Mary (Mother of Jesus)
  3. Virgin Conception of Jesus
  4. Conceived (by the Holy Spirit)
  5. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – RCS
  6. Begotten (not made) (specifically Jesus)

Congregation

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Congregation. A gathering of people, especially for worship and particularly referring to those attending a service in a church building; an administrative body in some Christian denominations.

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  1. Benediction – RCS
  2. Chosen People
  3. Immaculate Conception
  4. Jew (Jewish People)
  5. Set Apart (by God)
  6. Armageddon

Conceived (by the Holy Spirit)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Conceived (by the Holy Spirit). The conception of Jesus, in Mary’s womb, without sexual intercourse, leading to what’s known as the Virgin Birth of Jesus.

It is a common mistaken belief that the term Immaculate Conception refers to the Virgin Mary conceiving Jesus without having sexual intercourse. However, the term Immaculate Conception in fact refers to Mary herself having been born free from original sin.

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  1. Immaculate Conception
  2. Virgin Conception of Jesus
  3. Flesh (Sinful state)
  4. Original Sin
  5. Mary (Mother of Jesus)
  6. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – RCS