Arabic Bible Question

[Jeff K]

I have recently been meeting with a man from Lebanon who has come to trust Christ as his Savior. He is looking for a Bible in Arabic that he can use in conjunction with an English version. His English is good, but he feels it will help him to read and understand the Bible in his native language as well as reading it in English.

Is there a good Arabic translation? Would it be wise for me to just try and help him read and understand the English version? I'd like to avoid versions that reference God using the name Allah. I'm not sure that is even possible in the Arabic language.

Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

 

[katt]

Check with Wycliff..however they have taken Jesus is the Son Of God out of their Aribic translation..so, unless they've changed it, not sure you'd want it..

 

[Belle of Grace]

Is there a good Arabic translation? Would it be wise for me to just try and help him read and understand the English version? I'd like to avoid versions that reference God using the name Allah. I'm not sure that is even possible in the Arabic language.

Good Seed International has lots of books in almost all languages. They might have a more trustworthy Arabic Bible.

 

[Jeff K]

Good Seed International has lots of books in almost all languages. They might have a more trustworthy Arabic Bible.

Ill check into that, thanks.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Is there a good Arabic translation? Would it be wise for me to just try and help him read and understand the English version?

No matter how many languages a person is fluent in, I believe the person will always do better studying the Bible in their native language.

 

[Jeff K]

The Lord answered my prayers and has led me to a woman at church that works with immigrants and international students on the basis of sharing the gospel of Christ with them.
Sounds like I'll be able to get a Bible and some other helpful resources as well. I'm told that the Arabic language differs from region to region, so there is a little bit to it to get the right version of the Bible.

Thanks for the replies. I agree with TT and believe he will do well in his native language.

 

[yrrek]

There is the Bible app. I know it has different languages on it and I'm sure Arabic is one of them. You can switch back and forth and it's free.

 

[pixelpusher]

Through the Bible with J Vernon McGee is also translated into many languages. He may enjoy listening to that. ttb.org

 

[Jeff K]

Through the Bible with J Vernon McGee is also translated into many languages. He may enjoy listening to that. ttb.org

I thought about giving him my copy of Matthew through Romans, but never thought about checking to see if it was put into different languages. Good call.