The name that is transliterated as “Hezekiah” in English means “the Lord my strength,” “the might of YHWH,” “strength of the Lord.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
It is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the signs for “king” and “facing the wall” referring to Isaiah 38:2. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that signifies a model, a parameter for his life, referring to “he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, just as his ancestor David had done” of 2 Kings 18:3. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Prochorus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that indicates “leader of the choir” (this or “leader of the dance” is the meaning of the name) and a reference to him being one of the seven deacons. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Salamis” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the shape of the local geography and the sign for “salt” (“salt” is “sal” in Portuguese). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Matthias” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “replacement” (for Judas Iscariot) and “gift from God” (the meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Joanna” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a combinations of the signs for “God is gracious” (the meaning of the name) and a reference to her visiting Jesus’ tomb (see Luke 24:10). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Parmenas” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that indicates “steadfast” (the likely meaning of the name) and a reference to him being one of the seven deacons. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Sharon” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts the geographical shape of the area (Sharon is a plain between the mountains and the sea). (Source: Missão Kophós )
