Maka is the language of a people group by the same name. They once lived in both Argentina and Paraguay, but now they only live in Paraguay, mostly near the capital city of Asuncion. They were once hunters and gatherers.
In the past, their economy was based on hunting, fishing and gathering, and nowadays, part of the women's work is the manufacture of ponchos, handbags, sashes, hammocks, carvings and blankets. Men acquire the right to speak and vote between the ages of 20 and 22, after they have married.
They live in wooden homes that are far sturdier than what they had 100 years ago.
In 2019, they selected the widow of their tribal leader as their chief. The Maka people respect the decision making of women.
A little over 1,000 people speak the Maka language. Most likely, their language will be replaced by Spanish in the coming decades.
The Maka indigenous colony periodically performs ceremonies that revive rites of their ancestors. This indigenous people admires the moon and the sun. They know several supernatural beings; the festivities are marked by the stars. The shamans, known as wihetaj heal by incantation of evil spirits and are the depositaries of the Maka traditions.
The Maka people need to prepare for the future. This will involve learning valuable skills that will help them earn higher wages.
Pray for the biblical teachers of the church and wisdom in their preparation as leaders.
May the Christians among them be stirred up to preach Christ with their lives and their words.
Pray for economic growth among the maka.
Pray for the preparation of biblical materials in the Maka language.
Scripture Prayers for the Maka in Paraguay.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Maka |
People Name in Country | Maka |
Alternate Names | Maca |
Population this Country | 1,300 |
Population all Countries | 1,300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13184 |
ROP3 Code | 105964 |
ROP25 Code | 304882 |
ROP25 Name | Maca |
Country | Paraguay | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Alto Paraná department: Micro Centro; Central department: Comunidad Maka (Corumba Kue); Cordillera department; possibly Itapúa department, Ita Paso; Presidente Hayes department: Villa Hayes and Kenkukek; San Pedro department; Paraguai river, northeast of Asuncion. 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 | Alto Paraná department: Micro Centro; Central department: Comunidad Maka (Corumba Kue); Cordillera department; possibly Itapúa department, Ita Paso; Presidente Hayes department: Villa Hayes and Kenkukek; San Pedro department; Paraguai river, northeast of Asuncion.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 7.00 %) |
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 | Maka (1,300 speakers) |
Language Code | mca Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Maka (1,300 speakers) |
Language Code | mca Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Maka |
Primary Language: Maka
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1985-2013) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2013-2014) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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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 | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
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: Maka | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Maka | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |