Bible Translation
in Nyagbo:
A Light for Generations

“[Translation work] has given light to our children for generations.”

— Togbe Owusu, chief of Nyagbo Sroe village

Imagine a world where nothing — recipes, books, road signs, songs — is familiar to you because all of it is written in another language.

Picture spending a lifetime believing that it’s impossible to write down the language you speak every day to your parents, your neighbors, your coworkers, your friends.

Now consider what it would feel like to hold a book that makes complete and total sense to you for the very first time — no one needs to translate it for you; this is your language.

The Nyagbo of eastern Ghana know exactly what this feels like. Full-scale Bible translation work began in their language in 2013, marking the first time that their language had been written down.

Even though translation work has begun on the New Testament, Nyagbo speakers are already asking the translation team when they’ll be able to have a full Bible in their language. They’re not content to just have the New Testament; they want all of Scripture.

What once seemed impossible is now happening for the Nyagbo.

Come on a "journey" with us to the beautiful Nyagbo Sroe village, and hear how lives are being impacted by Scripture in the language that speaks to their hearts.

“An individual’s ability to understand and read the message in his mother tongue? The importance cannot be overemphasized.”

— Rev. Nelson Kofi Akatse, reverend in Nyagbo area

“We are all living in this world with the hope that we inherit a kingdom one day after this life. So I became fascinated with the Word of God more than any other thing. And so, I became a translator.”

— Lucas Jebbey, Nyagbo New Testament translator

“We feel like we’ve been enslaved into the Ewe language. We are not Ewes, but we are compelled to conduct our services and everything in Ewe. So now that the [Nyagbo] translation is coming, it is enriching many peoples’ hearts. ... [When text is read in Nygabo], you see how people feel happy and clap their hands.”

— Rev. Joseph Ziangro, retired reverend and former Nyagbo New Testament translator

“This is the question they [Nyagbo people] ask, ‘When will the New Testament be ready? What about the whole Bible? How long will it take?’ These are some of the questions they ask us. It shows us that they are eager to have the Bible written in their language.”

— Rev. Kwasi Bansah, retired pastor and current New Testament translator

God is no longer a stranger to the Nyagbo, but they’re desperate to know more of him through his Word. Would you help the Nyagbo — and languages just like them in eastern Ghana — feast on their very own Bibles?

Feasting
on Scripture

The Meal That Satisfies

"It is not only foreign languages that God speaks."

"Translation has given light to our children for generations."

Lucas could use his degree in computer tech in any career. But he's choosing to be a translator for the next generation.

Food for Thought

The Verse Next Door

10 Lessons from Jesus' Table

7 Feasts that Point to Christ

What's Your Ghana Name?

Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."

—John 6:35, NLT

Bible Translation
in Nyagbo:
A Light for Generations

Yes, I will help people meet Christ through translated Scripture.

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The Meal That Satisfies

"It is not only foreign languages that God speaks."

"Translation has given light to our children for generations."

Lucas could use his degree in computer tech in any career. But he's choosing to be a translator for the next generation.

Food for Thought

The Verse Next Door

10 Lessons from Jesus' Table

7 Feasts that Point to Christ

What's Your Ghana Name?

Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."—John 6:35, NLT

Bible Translationin Nyagbo:A Light for Generations

Yes, I will help people meet Christ through translated Scripture.

Give to Ghana

Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."

—John 6:35, NLT

Bible Translation
in Nyagbo:
A Light for Generations