The name that is transliterated as “Salmone” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the sign for Crete, “western-most” (the town is located on the western tip of Crete), and “clothed” (a possible meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Salmone” 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.
More information on Phrygia .
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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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)
“Hezekiah” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
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 )
“Hezekiah” in Libras (source )
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Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Hezekiah .
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 )
“Prochorus” in Libras (source )
More information about and depictions in art of Prochorus (deacon) .
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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 )
“Salamis” in Libras (source )
More information under Salamis, Cyprus .