Ananias

The name that is transliterated as «Ananias» in English means «Yahweh is gracious.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines «striking on the mouth» (see Acts 23:2 and «whitewashed wall» (see Acts 23:3). (Source: Missão Kophós )


«Ananias» in Libras (source )

More information about Ananias son of Nedebeus .

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .