The name that is transliterated as “Alexander” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines a lie (the right hand is in the shape of an X and touches the side of the little finger on the back of the fingers of the left hand, and is moved forward, representing the lie that deviated from the truth) and “defender of men,” the meaning of the name. Alexander, who was one of the leaders of the heretics in Ephesus, along with Hymenaeus. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Antipatris” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “ancestor” (the Greek meaning of the word — right hand) and a region (right hand). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Azotus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts “protection” (a possible meaning of the name and the fact that as a port city it gave protection to many sailors). With the right hand the geographical shape of the coast is shown. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Abiathar” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “priest” and “last.” Abiathar was a priest during the reigns of Saul, David and Solomon. He was also the last priest in the lineage of Eli (1 Kings 2:27). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Alexander” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the name of his father, Simon of Cyrene (see here) and the meaning of the name “Alexander” as “defender of men”. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Simon of Cyrene” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the letter “S” with “support” (because he helped Christ carry the cross). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Admin” or “(A)ram” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “to be high or exalted” (the original meaning of the name) and the fact that he is one of the ancestors of Jesus (the chest). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Amos” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines a suggestion for the dispensation of grace (a possible extended meaning of the name) and Jesus’ ancestor (pointing to the chest). (Source: Missão Kophós )
