To sign 'God bless' (or simply 'bless'), start with both hands in 'A' handshapes near your mouth, with your thumbs resting against your index fingers. Move both hands forward and downward while simultaneously opening them into flat '5' handshapes with your palms facing down. The movement should feel gentle and outward, as if you are bestowing a blessing.
To say this to someone, sign 'God bless' and then simply point to the person you are talking to with your index finger.
Sign 'God bless' and then sign 'family' by bringing two 'F' handshapes together in a circle to convey this warm wish.
Use this sign for 'bless' right before signing 'food' to show the action of blessing the meal before eating.
To say this to someone, sign 'God bless' and then simply point to the person you are talking to with your index finger.
Sign 'God bless' and then sign 'family' by bringing two 'F' handshapes together in a circle to convey this warm wish.
Use this sign for 'bless' right before signing 'food' to show the action of blessing the meal before eating.
In many contexts, this sign alone is understood as 'God bless' or 'bless you,' especially after someone sneezes. However, for religious or formal contexts, you can sign 'God' first by bringing an open 'B' hand downward in front of your face, followed by 'bless'.
Yes! This is the exact sign used to say 'bless you' in ASL after someone sneezes. Just direct the outward motion slightly toward the person who sneezed to show who the blessing is for.
Yes, it is very important. When your hands open into the '5' handshape at the end of the sign, your palms must be facing downward, symbolizing the blessing being placed upon someone or something.
