The name that is transliterated as “Manasseh” in English means “one who causes to forget,” “forgetting,” “forgetfulness,” “causing forgetfulness.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
It is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a combination of “suffering” and “hook in nose” (referring to 2 Chronicles 33:11. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Manasseh” in Libras (source )
Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Manasseh .
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
