Bekwarra 1983 Edition (BKVWYI)

Overview

The Bekwarra New Testament was first published in 1983 by the Nigeria Bible Translation Trust (NBTT), making it the first Scripture in the Bekwarra language. ^[1] The Bekwarra people number approximately 221,000 and live primarily in Bekwara Local Government Area of Cross River State and parts of Benue State in southeastern Nigeria. ^[2] Bible portions in Bekwarra had been available since 1970, but the complete New Testament was a landmark publication for the community. ^[2] Work on translating the Old Testament is ongoing under the Seed Company, with translation consultant Uche Aaron (a retired NBTT staff member and SIL Senior Translation Consultant) checking the Bekwarra Old Testament translation. ^[3]

Language and People

Bekwarra (ISO 639-3: bkv) is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Nigeria, Map 7. [Glottolog: bekw1241]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Nigeria Bible Translation Trust. Translation type: First.

References

• [1] Bekworra, Yakoro in Nigeria - Joshua Project. People group profile with Bible translation status.
• [2] Bekwarra language resources - Joshua Project. Language profile with translation timeline.
• [3] World Mission - Goring Free Church. Mentions Uche Aaron’s OT translation checking work in Bekwarra, Ekajuk, and Lokaa.
• Audio Bible - Audio Bible, Faith Comes By Hearing
• NT - Online text, Faith Comes By Hearing
• Rosetta Project: Bekwarra Genesis - Internet Archive / Rosetta Project. Genesis in Bekwarra.
• find.bible entry - find.bible. Bible catalogue entry for BKVWYI.
• Global Bible Catalogue - Global Bible Catalogue entry.
• bible.com - YouVersion.
• ebible.org entry - ebible.org.