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” (The name means “possessor”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cainan” in Libras (source )
See also Cainan (son of Arphaxad) and Enos / Enosh.
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The name that is transliterated as “Epaenetus” in English means “laudable,” “worthy of praise.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that signifies that he was the first person to convert to Christianity in Asia and was saved by Christ. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Epaenetus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Azotus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts “protection” (a possible meaning of the name and the fact that as a port city it gave protection to many sailors). With the right hand the geographical shape of the coast is shown. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Azotus” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Dalmanutha” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies “slow fire” (the meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Dalmanutha” in Libras (source )
More on Dalmanutha.
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The name that is transliterated as “patriarch” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that indicates the “first of a generation” and a time span. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“patriarch” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Sergius Paulus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “laurel leaf” (as shown in this painting by Raphael ) and a reference to his intelligence, as mentioned in Acts 13:7. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Sergius Paulus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Zeresh” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “gold” (the meaning of the name) and “hate” (Zeresh, Haman’s wife, hated the Jewish people). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Zeresh” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Andronicus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “achieve” and “victory” as well as “man.” This reflects the meaning of the name: “man of victory.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Andronicus” in Libras (source )
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