The name that is transliterated as “Claudius” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “lame” (a traditional etymology of the name) as well as “fringe of hair” which is shown on some famous statues. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Claudius” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Joseph” (also: Joses) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “addition (to Jesus)” and the letter Y for the Y-sound of the Hebrew name yoséf (Joseph). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Joseph” in Libras (source )
See also Judas (brother of Jesus) / Jude and James (brother of Jesus).
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The name that is transliterated as “Abihud” or “Abiud” in English means “father of honor,” “father of majesty,” “father of praise,” or “my father is majesty.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) is is translated with a sign that depicts “honor” and “respect,” a meaning that can be associated with both syllables of the name. (Source: Aline Martins and Paul Fahnestock)
“Abihud / Abiud” in Libras (source )
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The place name that is transliterated as “Cyprus” in English is translated more specifically as “the island of Cyprus” in some languages. Eastern Highland Otomi for instance has “the land of Cyprus, the little land it sits in the water,” Morelos Nahuatl has “the land-rise of Cyprus,” or Lalana Chinantec has “land in the middle of the water which is called Cyprus.” (Source: Viola Waterhouse in Notes on Translation August 1966, p. 86ff.)
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts the shape of the island and “blossoming flower” (a possible meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cyprus” in Libras (source )
See also complete verse (Acts 13:4) and Samothrace.
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The name that is transliterated as “Amos” in English means “burden,” “one with a burden.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines a suggestion for the dispensation of grace (a possible extended meaning of the name) and Jesus’ ancestor (pointing to the chest). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Amos” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Demas” in English means “popular,” “ruler of people.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts straying of ways (see 2 Timothy 4:10). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Demas” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Phygelus” (also: “Phygellus”) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies a “little fugitive” (the meaning of the name) and represents him living in Asia and abandoning Paul. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Phygelus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Hegai” in English means “venerable,” “a speaker,” “my meditations.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines the signs for “official” (he was an official of the king) and “eunuch.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Hegai” in Libras (source )
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