Language
Bemba
Complete Bible
7.376.500Speakers worldwide
4Countries where spoken
BEMISO 639-3 code
Written translation
Bible translation goes through four stages. See how far this language has come.
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Bible translation in Bemba is at this stage: Complete Bible.
| Complete Bible | 1956-2016 |
| New Testament | 1916-2003 |
| Bible portions | 1904-1948 |
Oral resources
Not every translation is written. Where the culture is oral, or where few people read, audio recordings bring the Word before the printed text does.
Audio recordings
Available
Jesus Film
Available
Who speaks this language
9 people group(s) speak this as their primary language.
| People group | Speakers | Level of reach |
|---|---|---|
Bemba
South Africa
|
6.027.000 | Significantly reached |
Bemba, Shila
Congo
|
719.000 | Significantly reached |
|
Lunda, Luapula
South Africa
|
269.000 | Significantly reached |
|
Cishinga
South Africa
|
146.000 | Significantly reached |
|
Kabende
South Africa
|
102.000 | Significantly reached |
|
Unga
South Africa
|
56.000 | Significantly reached |
Bemba
Zambia
|
39.000 | Significantly reached |
|
Mukulu
South Africa
|
12.000 | Significantly reached |
Bemba
Tanzania
|
6.500 | Significantly reached |
Where this language is spoken
Source: Joshua Project. Numbers updated periodically.