Kinaray-A 2009 Edition (KRJWBT)

Overview

The Kinaray-a New Testament, titled Ang bag-o nga kasugtanan, was published in 2009 by Wycliffe Bible Translators [1][2]. Kinaray-a (ISO 639-3: krj), also known as Karay-a, Antiqueño, or Hinaray-a, is an Austronesian language of the Western Visayan group, spoken primarily in Antique Province and parts of Iloilo on the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, where it coexists with Hiligaynon [3][4]. With over 600,000 speakers, Kinaray-a was officially recognized by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) in 2016 as one of the 19 major languages of the Philippines [4]. Earlier Bible portions in Kinaray-a were completed between 1982 and 1985, laying the groundwork for the full New Testament [1]. The Kinaray-a Old Testament translation is currently in progress, with a team including PJ Jaudines, John Rey Solis, and Jerk Antonio working in partnership with the Translators Association of the Philippines [5][6].

Language and People

Kinaray-A (ISO 639-3: krj) is spoken by approximately 601,000 people in Southern Philippines. [Glottolog: kina1250]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Translation type: New.

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