The Lord's Prayer

Our OUR. Place the right hand, slightly cupped, at the right shoulder with the thumb side agaist the body, circling around until the little-finger side touches the left shoulder. Origin: Open palm indicating the possessive, as concerning self and others. Usage: We are thankful for our freedom. Father FATHER - Repetition: twice who WHO - Describe a circle around the pursed lips toward the left with the index finger. Origin: The index shows the lip movement. Usage: Who is coming for dinner tonight?
is IS. Place the tip of the index finger at the mouth; move it forward, still upright. Origin: This sign represents the verb 'to be' and indicates that breath is still there. Note: The initial signs described for is, am, are, be, would, were, and was are used to show clear distinctions between teh words but are not usualy used by deaf adults. in IN - Meaning: in (something) heaven Using both open hands, palm facing in, bring them around in a circle toward you and then pass the right open hand under the left and up. This sign is made slightly above eye level.,
hallowed HALLOWED - Make an 'H' and pass the right palm across the left palm. Origin: 'H' + 'Clean' Note: With this group of words, some prefer to continue the initial letter across the palm instead of changing to the sign for clean. be BE - Place the tip of the index finger at the mouth; move it forward, still upright. Origin: This sign represents the verb 'to be' and indicates that breath is still there. Note: The initial signs described for is, am, are, be, would, were, and was are used to show clear distinctions between teh words but are not usualy used by deaf adults. your YOUR
name, NAME - Noun - Handshape: 'H' - Repetition: twice your YOUR kingdom KINGDOM - Sign 'KING' and then make a counterclockwise circle with the right open hand over the left open hand, both palms down. Origin: A combination of the sign for 'King' and 'over' showing his authority over the land.
come COME - Index fingers rotating once around each other move toward the body. Or, use the open hand in a beckoning motion. Origin: Using the hands in a natural motion. your YOUR will WILL - Handshape: 'open hand' - Movement: forward from cheek - Frequency: generally once
be BE - Place the tip of the index finger at the mouth; move it forward, still upright. Origin: This sign represents the verb 'to be' and indicates that breath is still there. Note: The initial signs described for is, am, are, be, would, were, and was are used to show clear distinctions between teh words but are not usualy used by deaf adults. done COMPLETED, FINISHED, DONE, ENDED, OVER, HAVE - Hold the left 'B' hand in front of you, palm toward you; move the little-finger edge of the right open hand, palm facing left, along the forefinger edge of the left, dropping off at the edge. Origin: Cut off a the end., on ON - Palm of the right open hand is placed on the back of the left open hand, both palms down. Origin: One hand on top of the other. Note: When 'on' means 'forward' sign it that way.
earth EARTH - Meaning: our home planet as Place the index fingers side by side several inches apart, palms down, and move them over to the left in this position. Origin: Similar to the sign for 'SAME'. in IN - Meaning: in (something)
heaven HEAVEN - Using both open hands, palm facing in, bring them around in a circle toward you and then pass the right open hand under the left and up. This sign is made slightly above eye level.. Give GIVE - You I me. - Handshape: 'flat O' - Frequency: once us US - Place the index finger at the right shoulder and circle it forward and around until it touches the left shoulder. The initial 'W' or 'U' is used by some. Origin: Pointing to self, then to others, and back to self.
this THIS - Place the tip of the right index finger into the left open palm. Origin: Pointing to a specific object. day DAY - Handshape: '1' - Movement: downward - Frequency: once our OUR - Place the right hand, slightly cupped, at the right shoulder with the thumb side agaist the body, circling around until the little-finger side touches the left shoulder. Origin: Open palm indicating the possessive, as concerning self and others. Usage: We are thankful for our freedom.
daily DAILY - Place the side of the 'A' hand on the cheek and rub it toward the chin several times. Origin: Indicating several tomorrows. bread BREAD - Place the left hand in front of the body, fingers pointing right; draw the little-finger side of the right hand down the back of the left hand several times. Origin: Slicing a loaf of bread that is in the arm. and AND - Place the right hand in front of you, fingers spread apart and pointing left (palm facing you); draw the hand to the right, closing the tips. Origin: 'And' indicates something additional; the hand s preparing for the 'add' sign.
forgive EXCUSE, FORGIVE, PARDON, EXEMPT, WAIVE. Stroke the edge of the left palm with the right fingertips. Origin: Wiping off the guilt. us US - Place the index finger at the right shoulder and circle it forward and around until it touches the left shoulder. The initial 'W' or 'U' is used by some. Origin: Pointing to self, then to others, and back to self. our OUR - Place the right hand, slightly cupped, at the right shoulder with the thumb side agaist the body, circling around until the little-finger side touches the left shoulder. Origin: Open palm indicating the possessive, as concerning self and others. Usage: We are thankful for our freedom.
sins SIN, EVIL, WICKED Using the index position on both hands, fingers pointing toward each other, describe simultaneous circles, the right hand clockwise and the left hand counterclockwise. NOTE: 'Evil' and 'wicked' are sometimes signed 'bad'. as Place the index fingers side by side several inches apart, palms down, and move them over to the left in this position. Origin: Similar to the sign for 'SAME'. we WE - Meaning: we; all of us
forgive FORGIVE - Meaning: to forgive those THEY, THEM, THOSE, THESE. Point the index finger toward the object and move it toward the right. Or, direct the upturned hand toward and right. Origin: Indicates the object. who WHO - Describe a circle around the pursed lips toward the left with the index finger. Origin: The index shows the lip movement. Usage: Who is coming for dinner tonight?
sin SIN, EVIL, WICKED Using the index position on both hands, fingers pointing toward each other, describe simultaneous circles, the right hand clockwise and the left hand counterclockwise. NOTE: 'Evil' and 'wicked' are sometimes signed 'bad'. against AGAINST - Handshape: 'open hand' - Movement: right fingers forward pointing against left palm - Frequency: once us US - Place the index finger at the right shoulder and circle it forward and around until it touches the left shoulder. The initial 'W' or 'U' is used by some. Origin: Pointing to self, then to others, and back to self.
and AND - Repetition: Once lead LEAD, GUIDE. Grasp the tip of the left open hand with the right fingertips and thumb and pull forward. Origin: Right hand leading the left. us US. Place the index finger at the right shoulder and circle it forward and around until it touches the left shoulder. The initial 'W' or 'U' is used by some. Origin: Pointing to self, then to others, and back to self.
not NOT into INTO, ENTER. Place the tips of the right 'AND' hand into the left 'O' hand, pushing the right hand through and forward. Origin: Indicates movement to the inside of something. temptation TEMPT. Tap the left forearm near the elbow with the right index finger. Origin: Tapping someone to entice him.
but BUT. Cross the index fingers, palms facing out, and draw them apart. Origin: Based on the sign for 'different'. The word but suggests a difference. deliver DELIVER. Sign as for 'SAVE', using the 'D' hand. us US - Place the index finger at the right shoulder and circle it forward and around until it touches the left shoulder. The initial 'W' or 'U' is used by some. Origin: Pointing to self, then to others, and back to self.
from FROM - Point the left index finger to the right, palm facing in; then place the right 'X' (palm facing left) against the left index and pull it toward you and down. Origin: As if moving away from the fixed point. evil, SIN, EVIL, WICKED Using the index position on both hands, fingers pointing toward each other, describe simultaneous circles, the right hand clockwise and the left hand counterclockwise. NOTE: 'Evil' and 'wicked' are sometimes signed 'bad'. amen. AMEN, PRAY - Place the hands palm to palm and draw them toward the body as the head is bowed slightly. Origin: Hands in a position of prayer.

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Christ Christ Give give - I give you. - Handshape: 'flat O' - Frequency: once Jesus Jesus - Repetition: once - Mnemonic Tip: imagine a couple of nails into hands to to are Place the tip of the index finger at the mouth; move it forward, still upright. Origin: This sign represents the verb 'to be' and indicates that breath is still there. Note: The initial signs described for is, am, are, be, would, were, and was are used to show clear distinctions between teh words but are not usualy used by deaf adults. am Place the tip of the index finger at the mouth; move it forward, still upright. Origin: This sign represents the verb 'to be' and indicates that breath is still there. Note: The initial signs described for is, am, are, be, would, were, and was are used to show clear distinctions between teh words but are not usualy used by deaf adults. 2 2 - View Side: Reader 3 3 - View Side: Reader 4 4 - View Side: Reader 6 6 - View Side: Reader 7 7 - View Side: Reader 8 8 - View Side: Reader 10 10 - View Side: Reader

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