The name that is transliterated as “Nicanor” (also: Nicholas or Nicholaus) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with the sign that combines “conqueror” (the meaning of the name) and “responsible” (he was on the seven deacons for the first church in Jerusalem). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Nicanor” 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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The name that is transliterated as “Hermes” in English means “gain,” “messenger or herald of the Greek gods, especially Zeus,” “bringer of good luck.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with the sign for “interpreter.” It is possible that “Hermes” is derived from ἑρμηνεύς, the Greek word for “interpreter” (see “messenger” or “herald” above). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Hermes” in Libras (source )
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