SabeltoFull Bible Translation
Translation work is coordinated globally to bring God’s Word to three Middle Eastern language groups that has suffered persecution and been displaced around the world..
Bible Translation
Region
- Worldwide
Language Population
10,503,000
Sabelto christians have been displaced around the globe
The Sabelto program’s three distinct language communities have all received the New Testament in the past five years and have initiated a translation of the Old Testament.
Sabelto Christians have suffered persecution over the last two millennia. They have been displaced all over the globe. Their community languages have evolved into unique vernaculars.
Sabelto Christians resettled in refugee camps. They gain hope when they read God’s Word. However, many modern speakers no longer understand older versions of Scripture.
When the three language communities have the Old Testament in their language, pastors will be equipped to lead worship and Bible studies without linguistic explanation. The full Bible will strengthen believers in the church and serve as a foundation for outreach.
reconnecT Communities Through God’s Word
We believe that every community should have the chance to read the Bible in the language they know best. Your financial gifts and prayers help translation teams bring the Bible to three distinct Middle Eastern language communities.
Program Goals
- Continue to draft books of the Old Testament.
- Complete the revision of previously drafted books.
Program Plan
Step 1
Draft Old Testament books.
Step 2
Complete revision of previously drafted books.
Step 3
Publish the full Bible for three persecuted and displaced people groups.
Meet the Local Team
Team members
Project manager: James Smith
Head translator: Abdul-Massih Saadi
Other translators: Souad Saadi and Bashir Saad
Rob Hilbert
Rob Hilbert is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Aramaic Bible Translation Project (ABT) through a partnership with Lutheran Bible Translators. The mission is to translate God’s Word into all modern Aramaic dialects including Assyrian, Chaldean, Suryoyo (Turyoyo), Ma’luli (Suryon) and Mardini. Rob’s grandparents spoke Assyrian as their heart language so this project is especially meaningful for him.
Partner Organizations
Program Progress
With the New Testament circulating, the language community desires the full Scripture.
