The Bible Society of Myanmar

Translation Projects

The Bible Society of Myanmar is dedicated to making the Bible accessible in various local languages across the country, offering it in digital, print, and audio formats.

According to Ethnologue, Myanmar has a population of approximately 54,879,000 people who communicate in 115 indigenous languages, with Burmese recognized as the official language. Major language groups such as Burmese, Karen, Chin, Kachin, Kayah, and Shan have had the entire Bible translated into their respective languages, with around 50 languages featuring complete translations. Currently, the Bible Society of Myanmar oversees 10 active Bible translation projects.

1. Hakha Chin Old Testament New Translation
2. Falam Chin Old Testament New Translation
3. Tedim Chin Old Testament New Translation
4. Geba Old Testament
5. Laymyo Chin Old Testament
6. Hawa Naga Bible Revision
7. Myanmar (BFBS) Bible Revision
8. Lhaovo Bible Revision
9. Lacid Bible Revision
10. Asho Chin Bible Revision

Translation Officers

We have an amazing team of 2 full-time and 4 part-time translation officers dedicated to managing inspiring Bible translation projects and providing valuable insights into the manuscripts!

1. Rev. Khoi Lam Thang (Part-time)
2. Rev. Nant Aye Aye Chit (Part-time)
3. Rev. Dr. Nang Sawm Piang (Part-time)
4. Dr. Eh Tar Gay (Part-time)
5. Naw Gay Blut Paw (Full-time)
6. Ze Zawng (Translation Secretary)

CAP (Computer Assisted Publishing) Staff

2 CAP staff, Saw Soe Lin and Thawng Kop Tung, typeset all the completed manuscripts. Saw Soe Lin has been a CAP staff member since 1994, and Thawng Kop Tung since 2008.

Audio Bible Recordings

BSM partners with Faith Comes By Hearing to record the New Testaments and with Davar Audio Bibles to record the Old Testaments.

1. Myanmar Bible (Judson Version)
2. Ngawn Chin Bible
3. Sgaw Kayin New Testament (Mason Version)
4. Jinghpaw New Testament (Hanson Version)
5. Hakha Chin New Testament
6. Tedim Chin Old Testament
7. Falam Chin New Testament
8. Siyin Chin New Testament
9. Cho Chin New Testament
10. Khualsim Chin New Testament
11. Lutuv Chin New Testament
12. Matu Chin New Testament
13. Mro Chin New Testament
14. Lemi Chin New Testament
15. Zo Chin New Testament
16. Khongso Chin New Testament
17. Asang Khongso Chin New Testament
18. Geba New Testament
19. Wa New Testament
20. Lhaovo New Testament
21. Pa’o New Testament
22. Ngochang Bible
23. Laymyo New Testament
24. Khumi Chin New Testament

Literacy Program

In 2026, BSM launched the Geba literacy program to enhance engagement with Scripture, under the leadership of Literacy Coordinator Naw Gay Blut Paw, who collaborates with the Geba Literacy team to manage the initiative.

The Geba, an ethnic minority comprising approximately 46,000 individuals in Karen State and parts of Bago Region, is predominantly Christian (86%). Though portions of the Bible have been translated since 1870, the New Testament was completed in 2020 and is accessible in both Roman and non-Roman scripts. Church leaders have recognized the importance of literacy for children and youth to engage with these texts. To address this need, the Bible Society of Myanmar, in partnership with Baptist, Anglican, and Catholic church members, will implement a three-year literacy program targeting 6,000 non-literate children (ages 6–14) and young adults (ages 15–25) across 14 areas of Leiktho township, including Meiktalin Taung, Ngapyawtaw, Leiktho, Mailone, Tha Moe Taung, Kywalkya, Nanttarkone, Hteehtarsaw, Tauk-yalkhat, and five additional locations. This program will teach both Roman and non-Roman scripts, equipping learners to read, write, and understand God’s Word while also strengthening their faith, building confidence, and developing essential life skills for the future.