The name that is transliterated as “Salmon” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “investiture” (the meaning of the name) and “descendants” (his descendants are Boaz and Obed). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Salmon” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Peleg” (also: “Phaleg”) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies “separate” (the meaning of his name and representative of the time he lived at — see Genesis 10:25) and refers to the fact that he is part of Christ’s genealogy. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Peleg” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Mesopotamia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a depiction of the two main rivers in the region (Tigris and Euphrates) and the meaning of the word “Mesopotamia” is “between two rivers.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Mesopotamia” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Paphos” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that indicates the shape of the area and “fire” (a possible meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Paphos” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Tychicus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that refers to him taking letters from Paul to Colossae and Ephesus during Paul’s imprisonment. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Tychicus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Phrygia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies “dry” and “arid,” the possible meaning of the name. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Phrygia” in Libras (source )
See also Galatia.
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The name that is transliterated as “Nympha” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with the sign that combines “house” (the church meets in her house) as well as “bride” and “water” (meanings of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Nympha” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Sopater” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “salvation” and “father” (the meaning of the name is “savior of his father”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Sopater” in Libras (source )
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