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Translation Project
Kabende Oral Bible Translation (OBT) Project
1. Background
The Kabende Oral Bible Translation (OBT) Project was launched in June 2024 to translate the Holy Scriptures into the Kabende language in an oral format. The project seeks to provide Kabende-speaking communities with access to God's Word in a language they understand best, enabling them to hear, understand, and apply biblical truths in their daily lives.
Many people in Samfya District are primarily oral learners. Written materials alone do not reach all believers. Oral Bible translation enables communities to hear God’s Word in their heart language through storytelling—the same method Jesus used.
The project follows internationally recognized Bible translation standards that ensure the translated Scriptures are accurate, clear, natural, and acceptable to the Kabende-speaking community.
2. Project Goal
The Kabende Oral Bible Translation (OBT) Project was launched in June 2024 to translate the Holy Scriptures into the Kabende language in an oral format. The project seeks to provide Kabende-speaking communities with access to God's Word in a language they understand best, enabling them to hear, understand, and apply biblical truths in their daily lives.
Many people in Samfya District are primarily oral learners. Written materials alone do not reach all believers. Oral Bible translation enables communities to hear God’s Word in their heart language through storytelling—the same method Jesus used.
The project follows internationally recognized Bible translation standards that ensure the translated Scriptures are accurate, clear, natural, and acceptable to the Kabende-speaking community.
2. Project Goal
- To provide the Kabende-speaking people with the Word of God in their heart language through accurate and culturally appropriate oral Bible translation.
3. Project Objectives
- Translate the Bible into the Kabende language.
- Produce high-quality oral Scripture recordings.
- Strengthen the Church through access to Scripture in the heart language.
- Preserve and promote the Kabende language.
- Build local capacity in Bible translation.
4. Progress Report
- Since the project's commencement in June 2024, the translation team has made encouraging progress on the New Testament.
A. Gospel of Luke
- Draft translation completed.
- Community review complete.
- The consultant has approved all the sets
B. Gospel of Matthew
- Draft translation completed.
- Community review completed.
- The consultant has approved all the sets
C. Gospel of Mark
- Draft translation completed.
- Currently awaiting community review.
D. Book of Acts
- Drafting is currently in progress.
5. Conclusion
The Kabende Oral Bible Translation (OBT) Project has made remarkable progress since its launch in June 2024. Through the commitment of a dedicated team of nine staff members and the support of BiLTA, significant milestones have been achieved, including the completion of the draft translations of Luke, Matthew, and Mark and the ongoing drafting of the Book of Acts. The project remains committed to delivering high-quality Scripture translations that will serve the Kabende-speaking community for generations to come.
The Kabende Oral Bible Translation (OBT) Project has made remarkable progress since its launch in June 2024. Through the commitment of a dedicated team of nine staff members and the support of BiLTA, significant milestones have been achieved, including the completion of the draft translations of Luke, Matthew, and Mark and the ongoing drafting of the Book of Acts. The project remains committed to delivering high-quality Scripture translations that will serve the Kabende-speaking community for generations to come.