The name that is transliterated as “Quartus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with the sign for “fourth son” (the name means “fourth” but is often used for “fourth son”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Quartus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Simon (the tanner)” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “listen” (the meaning of the name) and “leather” (in reference to “tanner”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Simon” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Miletus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a combination of the signs for “fine” and “wool” — a possible meaning of the name is “fine wool.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Miletus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Rhegium” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with the sign for the shape of the region and “breach” (the meaning of the name), while also indicating “south” as the verse states that a wind came from the south. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Rhegium” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Agagite” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) ith a sign that combines the signs for the sign of King Agag, who was a very violent man, and the sign of destruction. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Agagite” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Myra” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that refers to the image of sculptures in the mountains that look like temple entrances (but are entrances to rock-cut tombs). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Myra” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Samos” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that refers to the geographical shape of the region and “sandy slope” (an interpretation of the meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Samos” 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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