The name that is transliterated as “Bethphage” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “house” and “figs” (“Bethphage” means “house of [unripe] figs”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Bethphage” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Epaphras” in English means “commended,” “charming,” “foamy.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “caretaking” (of the Colossian church) and “intercession” (referring to Colossians 4:12). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Epaphras” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Apollonia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts Apollo , who the city was named after and who is often depicted as playing a harp, playing of a harp in the left hand. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Apollonia” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Cilicia” in English means “hair cloth,” or “the land of Celix.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts a natural wall just behind the seashore, which existed in that area. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cilicia” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Heli” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts “My God is YHWH,” referring to the meaning of the name (other meanings: “elevation,” “ascending,””adopted of the LORD” — see Cornwall / Smith 1997 ). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Eubulus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Philippi” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies “horse” and “love” (the name means “lover of horses”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Philippi” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Hamor” in English means “ass / donkey.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts “circumcision” (see the story starting with Genesis 34:13) and U as a replacement for the initial H. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Hamor” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Mysia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that refers to trees on the beach (a possible meaning of the name is “beach tree”) and includes the concept of “hinder” because Paul and his fellow-travelers was hindered by the Holy Spirit to go into that region. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Mysia” in Libras (source )
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