By 2038, the World Federation of Bible Societies intends to start translating the Bible into another 1,200 languages.
Editorial (21/03/2024 14:31, Gaudium Press) The latest annual report from the World Federation of Bible Societies unveiled that the Bible has been translated into at least one book in 3,610 languages, and is fully available in 733 languages worldwide.
Plans for 1,200 New Translations
Furthermore, the report highlighted that in 2022, initial translation projects for 57 languages were successfully completed, including 38 individual scriptures, 5 New Testaments, and 14 complete Bibles. These translations cater to languages spoken by approximately 100 million people. Additionally, 81 languages saw the completion of their Bible translations in the preceding year. Looking ahead, the World Federation of Bible Societies aims to embark on translations into 1,200 more languages by 2038, considering that there are approximately 7,400 languages spoken globally.
World Federation of Bible Societies’ Responsibilities
Notably, the first translation benefiting a significant number of speakers in Asia is the complete Bible in Tay. Spoken by 1.8 million people in northern Vietnam, Tay is the second most widely spoken language in the country. Moreover, Hadiyya and Arsi Oromo are two Ethiopian languages spoken by a combined total of approximately seven million people, both of which now have complete translated Bibles available.
Headquartered in Swindon, England, the World Federation of Bible Societies boasts 160 members across more than 180 countries and territories. Among its key responsibilities are translation, printing, and distribution of the Holy Scriptures. (EPC)
Compiled by Carlos Ruiz
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