The Mbya are a subgroup of the greater Guarani groups. They live in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Mbya means "us" or "our people." Not surprisingly, other Guarani subgroup names have similar meaning. Their subgroup is also defined by their Mbya dialect.
They are currently sedentary, and used to feed by hunting, fishing and gathering. Because their habitat is the jungle, intensive deforestation is leading to their disappearance.
The reduction, disappearance and contamination of their living spaces suitable for sustaining their traditional ways of feeding have forced them to adopt those of the yuruá (white) with serious and progressive deterioration of their health.
Recently, there has been a growing presence of prostitution and addictions: alcoholism, drug addiction, inhalants in Asunción, Central, Alto Paraná. Most are illiterate and do not receive medical attention.
The payés (opy'guá or lord of the op'y) -traditional doctors- are in charge of healing with medicinal plants, of attracting the rains, of divining the future, of propitiating good hunts and harvests, of directing the ritual songs and dances and of giving a Guaraní name to the newborns. Their most important function would be the narration of creation myths that also have healing power. There are different hierarchies among them according to their age, experience and power.
The Mbya Guarani people don’t have the Scriptures in their language. They need an accurate translation and oral gospel materials.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully among all evangelical churches, pastors, leaders and mission agencies that support the ministry among the Mbya.
Pray for the communities that still do not know Christ.
May they be free from all manipulation, abuse, spiritual bondage and deception.
Scripture Prayers for the Guarani, Mbya in Paraguay.
Samaritan’s Purse
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Guarani, Mbya |
People Name in Country | Guarani, Mbya |
Natural Name | Mbya Guarani |
Alternate Names | Apyteré; Brazilian Guarani; Chiripa; Chiripa - Guaraní; Guaraní; Guarani, Brazilian; Guarani-Brasileiro; Guarani-Mbya; Mbia; Mbya; Mbyá; Tarumá |
Population this Country | 22,000 |
Population all Countries | 39,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 10962 |
ROP3 Code | 101658 |
ROP25 Code | 302878 |
ROP25 Name | Gurarani, Mbya |
Country | Paraguay | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Widespread, east, central, and south. Alternate Names Ka’yngua, Mbua, Mbya, Mbyá, Mbya-apytere Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Paraguay |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Widespread, east, central, and south. Alternate Names Ka’yngua, Mbua, Mbya, Mbyá, Mbya-apytere. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
15.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
85.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Guarani, Mbya |
Language Code | gun Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Guarani, Mbya |
Language Code | gun Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Guarani, Mbya |
Primary Language: Guarani, Mbya
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1971-1976) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1987) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2004) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Guarani, Mbya | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Guarani, Mbya | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Guarani, Mbya | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Photo Source | Richard Perik |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |