The name that is transliterated as “Philadelphia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that represents the shape of the region and “sibling” (the meaning of the name is “the city of him who loves his brother”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Philadelphia” in Libras (source )
More information on Alaşehir (Philadelphia’s modern name) .
The name that is transliterated as “Appius” in English means “I shall be nourished.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts a very long avenue made of stone along which merchants traveled on their way to Rome, the Appian Way , along which the “Forum of Appius” was located. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Appius” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Crete” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the signs for “meat” (the name means “fleshy”) and the geographical formation of Crete. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Crete” in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
The name that is transliterated as “Eutychus” in English means “fortunate,” “happy,” “well off.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “watching,” “sleeping,” and “falling.” (Eutychus was a boy who, while watching Paul preach, fell asleep and fell out of a window — see Acts 20:9). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Eutychus” in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
The name that is transliterated as “Cleopas” in English means “the whole glory,” “renowned father,” “famed of all.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “success” (of the revelation that Jesus was with them) and “recognition” (of Jesus). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Cleopas” in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
The name that is transliterated as “Phoenix” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies protection (Phoenix was a port in Crete where travelers went to protect themselves from the cold) and “palm leaf” (the meaning of “Phoenix” is “palm tree”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Phoenix” in Libras (source )
More information about Phoenix .
The name that is transliterated as “Laodicea” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a combinations of depictions of architectural structures left over from the church of Laodicea (see here ) and of “people of justice” (the meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Laodicea” in Libras (source )
Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Laodicea .
The name that is transliterated as “Achim” in English means “Jehovah will establish” or “without winter.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) is translated with a sign that depicts “the Lord will establish” (the original meaning of the name) and the shoulder refers to Achim’s ancestors from the Kings of Judah. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Achim” in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see this article in Christianity Today .