People
Who they are
The Ekai live in the northern part of Ann Township, in Rakhine State, Myanmar. They are one of the Chin peoples, but live outside Chin State. They call themselves and their language Ekai. Neighboring peoples call them Lawktu (also spelled Läoktü), “people of the stream,” a name that may also refer to other communities in the region. Most are Buddhists as a result of long-standing contact with the Rakhine and the Burmese, and there is a small Christian minority.
Where they live
1
Country
7K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Myanmar (Burma) Partially reached
|
100%
|
6.600 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Lawktu
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)3%
Evangelicals3%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the Ekai to have access to the Scriptures in their own language, also known as Lawktu.
Pray for Ekai Christians in Ann to grow in faith and share the gospel with their Buddhist families.
Pray for churches among the Ekai, that their leaders will teach the Bible clearly in the language of the people.
Pray for Ekai
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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