Word by Word

The task of a translation consultant is to ensure accuracy to the biblical source text and clarity in the target language. But can such a th

This is why a bible translation project absolutely needs community ownership and investment from the beginning.

So... how do consultants do this? With linguistics.

What about Christian communities translating the Bible? Wouldn't they already have their own words for those things? Well... maybe.

Knowing what makes our languages beautiful is an essential piece of good storytelling, and consequently, of good translating.

All bible translations fall somewhere along a continuum from more literal to more meaning-based translation.

In order for the community to fully engage with the finished translation, they need to engage with the project from the beginning.

Christians around the world are hungry for God’s Word in their language.

There are several members of a bible translation team and each team looks slightly different depending on their unique situation. The...

“Our goal is not to just get a book translated. A book is not the end result. It's transformed lives.” – Bernie May, Seed Company Founder...