ASL Dictionary of Religious Signs

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Glory

Sign: "Glory": Glory
Synonyms:: Glorify, Glorious, Heaven, Majesty, Splendor
Hand Shape:: "5"
Motion:: Left hand remains stationary with palm upward throughout sign. Touch right hand to left hand, palms together. Move right hand up and away from left in a wide circular motion, wiggling fingers as you do.
Variations: variation 1: Begin with right hand touching left, same orientation. Move right hand upwards and away from left in a straight line, wiggling fingers as you do (See Variation 1).
Definition:: The word "glory" is used several ways in the Bible. Depending on the context you may want to use a sign other than "glory". Sometimes it refers to the splendor or radiant greatness of God. Other times it refers to great beauty or magnificence. In some cases it is referring to Heaven (as in: "Jesus came down from glory"), in which case it would be better to sign "heaven". When used as a verb, it can also refer to the act of exalting God in our hearts and minds (as in "glorify").