Eliakim (Matthew 1:13)

The name that is transliterated as “Eliakim” in English means “hidden time,” “eternity,” “youth,” “high.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that signifies “God sets up (a person)” (the meaning of the name) and combines it with “ancestor.” (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Eliakim” in Libras (source )

See also Eliakim (Luke 3:30).

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

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