The Yala Team’s Bible Translation Check

Ensuring Accuracy and Clarity

As the Yala translation team presses forward with their work on the Yala Old Testament, their focus is refining key details like terminology, spelling consistency, footnotes, and illustrations. At their most recent meeting, they were reviewing the book of Leviticus with the translation consultant, ensuring that every passage is accurate and clear for Yala speakers.

What Is Team Checking?

Team checking is an importantl phase in the Bible translation process, where translators work together to carefully review their draft, ensuring that it is accurate, natural, and faithful to the original biblical text. This process includes:

✅ Verse-by-Verse Review – The team examines each verse, checking for clarity, readability, and consistency.
✅ Terminology and Spelling Checks – Ensuring key biblical terms are translated accurately and used consistently.
✅ Footnotes and Illustrations – Reviewing explanatory notes and visual aids to enhance understanding.
✅ Consultant Input – A trained translation consultant provides expert guidance, offering insights to ensure faithfulness to the original biblical languages.

Why Team Checking Matters

Translation is more than just converting words from one language to another—it’s about conveying meaning in a way that speaks to the heart. Through this rigorous process, the Yala team is ensuring that God’s Word is clear, accurate, and life-giving for those who will read it in their mother tongue.

As they continue this important work, we celebrate their progress and pray for wisdom, endurance, and clarity. May God use this translation to strengthen His people and draw more hearts to Him!