The name that is transliterated as “Demas” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts straying of ways (see 2 Timothy 4:10). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Demas” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Eber” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that shows him as a one of Jesus’ ancestors, linking Jesus to the lineage of the Hebrews (“Hebrews” historically was understood as coming from “Eber” ). Therefore, the sign shows “descended from the Hebrew people.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Eber” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Chuza” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines that he was the husband of Joanna, one of Jesus’ followers, and his position as Herod Antipas’ procurator. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Chuza” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Cosam” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “divination” (the meaning of the name) and “K” to indicate the initial sound of the name. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cosam” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Cleopas” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “success” (of the revelation that Jesus was with them) and “recognition” (of Jesus). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cleopas” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Augustus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “C” (for Caesar, the title of the powerful ruler of Rome) and “adopted” since he was adopted by Julius Caesar (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Augustus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Cainan” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “possession” (a possible meaning of the name) and “descend from the father.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cainan” in Libras (source )
Note: The reading Cainan goes back to the Ancient Greek Septuagint translation which inserted a generation between Arphaxad and Cainan (see Genesis 10:24 et al.)
See also Arphaxad / Arpachshad and Cainan / Kenan (son of Enos).
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The name that is transliterated as “Cainan” or “Kenan” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “four” (for the fourth generation after Adam) and “possession” (a possible meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cainan” in Libras (source )
See also Cainan (son of Arphaxad) and Enos / Enosh.
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