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 )
VIDEO “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
The name that is transliterated as “Peleg” (also: “Phaleg”) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies “separate” (the meaning of his name and representative of the time he lived at — see Genesis 10:25 ) and refers to the fact that he is part of Christ’s genealogy. (Source: Missão Kophós )
VIDEO “Peleg” 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
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Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 1:25:
Kupsabiny : “Eber, Peleg, Reu,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)Newari : “Eber, Peleg, Reu,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)Hiligaynon : “Eber, Peleg, Reu,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
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