The name that is transliterated as “Abilene” in English means “a grassy place.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “grass,” since “grass field” is a meaning of “Abilene,” and the border on the map of Abilene. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Abilene” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Secundus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “man” and “second” (the meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Secundus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Rhodes” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with the sign for the Colossus of Rhodes , one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located in the harbor of Rhodes. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Rhodes” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Jannes” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “destroy” and “snake.” Both Jannes and Jambres refer to the sorcerers of Exodus 7:11 and Exodus 7:12 that are named in post-Tanakh sources. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Jannes” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Jambres” (also: Mambres) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “magic foam” (a possible meaning of the name is “foaming healer”) and “snake.” See for the reason above. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Jambres” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Amminadab” in English means “my liberal people,” “my people are willing,” “my kinsman is generous.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines the number 3 (Amminadab is a descendant of Judah and Judah is the third listed tribe) and for his son Nahshon who was a prince of the tribe of Judah. (Source: Aline Martins and Paul Fahnestock)
“Amminadab” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Judas Barsabbas” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “Sabbath ” (the meaning of “Barsabbas” is possibly “born on Sabbath”) and “chosen” because he was chosen to accompany the apostle Paul and Barnabas (see Acts 15:22). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Judas Barsabbas” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Annas” in English means “grace of Yahweh,” “humble.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines the letter A and a combination of the letter C (for “cetro,” Portuguese for “scepter”) and the sign for “scepter,” indicating power. (Source: Aline Martins and Paul Fahnestock)
“Annas” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Timon” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “honor” (the meaning of the name) and a reference to him being one of the seven deacons. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Timon” in Libras (source )
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