Written by: Mergon Foundation
Article source: www.facebook.com
Over 6.1 billion people currently have access to the full Bible in their own language. But more than 1.5 billion still don’t – and for 220 million people, not even a single verse exists in their heart language.
With over 3,500 languages still lacking sufficient scripture, Bible translation remains one of the most urgent and complex missions of our time. Many of these communities come from oral cultures, meaning translation isn’t just about finding the right words. Translation is about honouring culture, traditions, and the culture’s unique ways of engaging with truth.
That’s why translation efforts must be locally led, culturally sensitive, and deeply collaborative. Translators work through each passage – drafting, checking, testing, and refining with their communities and advisors until a clear, accurate version takes shape.
Launched in 2020, LuminAfrica is a Mergon partner that’s making strides in this vital work. Through collaborative efforts between South African Bible translation organisations and local resource partners, they are helping to close the gap between those who have access to God’s word and those who don’t.
Imagine a day when every tribe and tongue have God’s word in their heart language. It’s a mission worth supporting.
Find out more about LuminAfrica here: https://luminafrica.bible
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Date published: 28/06/2025
Feature image: Image for illustrative purposes only. Artwork from luminafrica.bible
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