How many languages still don't have a Bible?
The worldwide status of Bible translation (2010):
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6,900+ |
...the number of languages spoken in the world today |
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Almost 2,100 |
...the number of languages without any of the Bible, but with a possible need of a Bible translation to begin |
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340,000,000+ |
...the number of people who speak the 2,100 languages where translation projects have not yet begun |
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1,500+ |
...the number of translation programs where Wycliffe is currently at work |
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nearly 75% |
...amount of the world’s remaining Bible translation needs that are located in the three areas of greatest need |
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1,668 |
...the number of language communities which have access to the New Testament in their heart language |
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457 |
...the number of language communities which have access to the entire Bible in the language they understand best |
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6.5 billion+ |
...the population of the world |
Although Bible translation is progressing at a more rapid rate today than ever before, an overwhelming amount of work has yet to be done.