The name that is transliterated as “Cenchreae” (also: Cenchrea) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “millet” (the likely meaning of the name) and the partial geographical format. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cenchreae” in Libras (source )
Today Cenchreae is Kechries .
The name that is transliterated as “Sceva” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “seven” (for Sceva’s seven sons) and “driving out” (demons). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Sceva” in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
The name that is transliterated as “Claudius” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “lame” (a traditional etymology of the name) as well as “fringe of hair” which is shown on some famous statues. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Claudius” in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
The name that is transliterated as “Cappadocia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “horses” and “good” (a possible meaning of the name is “province of the good horses”) as well as the geological formation of the region. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cappadocia” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Cauda” or “Clauda” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the sign for “lame” (a possible meaning of the name), “island,” and the island’s rock formation. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cauda” in Libras (source )
Today the island is called Gavdos .
The name that is transliterated as “Cilicia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts a natural wall just behind the seashore, which existed in that area. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cilicia” in Libras (source )
For more on Cilicia, see here .
The name that is transliterated as “Crete” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the signs for “meat” (a possible meaning of the name) and the geographical formation of Crete. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Crete” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Cos” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the signs for “crab” (the meaning of the name) and “currency” (the local currency that was printed in Cos had an emblem of a crab). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cos” in Libras (source )