The name that is transliterated as “Assos” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “near” (the meaning of the Greek name) and the shape of the region. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Aristarchus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Archippus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “soldier” and two people (Paul and Archippus). This refers to Philemon 1:2 where Paul calls Archippus a “fellow soldier.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Archippus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Agabus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “hunger” and “wrist.” Agabus prophesied world hunger (Acts 11:28) and Paul’s imprisonment by binding his own feet and hands with Paul’s belts (Acts 21:10 and following). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Agabus” in Libras (source )
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The name that is transliterated as “Alexandria” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts the lighthouse with a torch on top in the port of Alexandria (see here ). (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Alexandria” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Amphipolis” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts the city that is surrounded by a river on 3 sides and the meaning of its Greek name “around the city.” One hand symbolizes the city while the other the river. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Amphipolis” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Appius” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) 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 “Apollonia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts Apollo , who the city was named after and who is often depicted as playing a harp, playing of a harp in the left hand. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Apollonia” in Libras (source )
The name that is transliterated as “Areopagus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts the Acropolis and the Council (left hand), while the right hand refers to the public. The Areopagus was part of the Acropolis of Athens where important issues such as politics and culture were discussed. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Areopagus” in Libras (source )
See also Dionysius.