To sign 'blessings', start with both hands in 'A' handshapes (fists with your thumbs resting on the side) near your mouth. Move both hands forward and downward while opening them into flat '5' handshapes, with your palms facing down. The movement should be smooth, as if you are gently bestowing something upon someone.
Sign 'count' followed by 'blessings', making sure to emphasize the smooth, downward opening motion of the hands to reflect the positive meaning.
Sign 'God', then use the sign for 'blessings', directing the forward and downward movement slightly toward the person you are speaking to.
Sign 'we', 'have', 'many', and finish with 'blessings', using a warm facial expression to convey gratitude.
Sign 'count' followed by 'blessings', making sure to emphasize the smooth, downward opening motion of the hands to reflect the positive meaning.
Sign 'God', then use the sign for 'blessings', directing the forward and downward movement slightly toward the person you are speaking to.
Sign 'we', 'have', 'many', and finish with 'blessings', using a warm facial expression to convey gratitude.
Yes, the sign for 'bless' and 'blessings' is exactly the same. The context of your sentence will let the other person know whether you are using it as a verb or a noun.
Absolutely! While the standard sign moves forward and down, you can adjust the direction of the movement toward a specific person or group to indicate exactly who is receiving the blessing.
It is helpful to gently mouth the word 'bless' or 'blessings' while signing, especially for beginners. It adds clarity and reinforces the meaning along with your warm facial expression.
