Eber

The name that is transliterated as “Eber” in English means “he who passed over,” “the region beyond.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that shows him as a one of Jesus’ ancestors, linking Jesus to the lineage of the Hebrews (“Hebrews” historically was understood as coming from “Eber” ). Therefore, the sign shows “descended from the Hebrew people.” (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Eber” 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 .

Hegai

The name that is transliterated as “Hegai” in English means “venerable,” “a speaker,” “my meditations.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines the signs for “official” (he was an official of the king) and “eunuch.” (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Hegai” 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 .

Aristarchus

The name that is transliterated as “Aristarchus” in English means “best ruling,” “the best ruler.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “accompanying” (Aristarchus was mentioned on Paul’s three missionary journey — see for instance Acts 27:2), and “best leader” (the meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Aristarchus” in Libras (source )

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see this article in Christianity Today .

Bar-Jesus / Elymas

The name that is transliterated as “Bar-Jesus” or “Elymas” in English means “son of Jesus” (Bar-Jesus) and “wise man,” “magician,” “sorcerer” (Elymas). (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines the signs for “bad influence” and “prophet” because he had a negative influence on Sergio Paulus’ life (see Acts 13:6 and Acts 13:8). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Bar-Jesus / Elymas” 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 .

Epaphroditus

The name that is transliterated as “Epaphroditus” in English means “lovely,” “handsome,” “charming.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “lovely” (or “beloved of Aphrodite,” the meaning of the name) and “beloved friend” (of Paul — see Philippians 2:25). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Epaphroditus” 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 .

Joseph (brother of Jesus)

The name that is transliterated as “Joseph” (also: Joses) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “addition (to Jesus)” and the letter Y for the Y-sound of the Hebrew name yoséf (Joseph). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Joseph” in Libras (source )

See also Judas (brother of Jesus) / Jude and James (brother of Jesus).

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Did Jesus Have Brothers and Sisters? .