ASL Dictionary of Religious Signs

Miracle

Sign:

"Miracle"

Miracle

Synonyms:

Miraculous, Marvel

Hand Shape:

For the first part, both hands are in "5" shape. For the second, both hands are in "S" shape.

Motion:

Begin with "5" hands in front of your shoulders, palms forward. Move them slightly forward once or twice, "patting" the air to sign "wonderful". Next hold non-dominant hand in "S" fist in front of you, palm down. Tap it repeatedly with the palm of your dominant "S" hand (the sign "work").

Note(s):

(Grammatical Note) This is a compound sign combining "wonderful" and "work".

Variations:

variation 1

Begin with non-dominant hand in "S" shape, palm down in front of body. With dominant hand in "M" shape, touch fingers to back of "S" hand and move "M" hand up and away, wiggling it back and forth as you do.

Definition:

A miracle is an act of God usually done through one of His prophets, Apostles or through Jesus Himself. It is an act that defies the laws of nature, such as walking on water, parting the Red Sea, or instantly healing someone of a disease or other ailment.