The Levant Arabs originally settled all over the Arabian Peninsula and later migrated to North Africa. Today, several hundred thousand Levant Arabs live along the northern edges of the Arabian Desert. They are spread from Israel to Kuwait and as far east as Iran. "Levant" is a broad term that includes several groups of Arabs: the Jordanian, Palestinian, Iraqi, Chaldean and Syrian Arabs. Most Levant Arabs speak an Arabic language called Arabiya, with varying local dialects. Others speak an Arabic language known as Mashriqi. Like other Arabic peoples, the Syrians have their own dialect. For that reason, we will call them Syrian Arabs.
The Syrian civil war has driven tens of thousands out of the country. Some have migrated to France.
Syrian Arabs have their own cuisine. Social life is important to them. When they can, Syrian Arabs share a cup of coffee, preferably from a mug with no handles.
Though most Syrian Arabs around the world are Muslim, those in the United States are usually traditional Christian. Some put their faith in Christ while others are mostly concerned with traditions and rituals.
Syrian Arabs in the US need the spiritual hunger it takes to embrace Christ no matter what the cost. This would mean cutting against the secularized spiritual culture in the US.
Ask God to open the spiritual eyes of the Syrian Arabs in the United States.
Pray that the Lord sends Christian believers to build friendships with Syrian Arabs and tell them the good news about Jesus.
Pray the Lord raises up a Disciple Making Movement among the Syrian Arabs soon.
Pray that leaders in the Arab community of the USA would be willing to investigate the claims of Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Syrian in United States.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Arab, Syrian |
People Name in Country | Arab, Syrian |
Natural Name | Syrian Arab |
Pronunciation | SEER-ee-un AE-rub |
Alternate Names | Arab; Arab, Levantine; Lebanese Arab; Levantine Arab; Palestinian Arab; South Levantine; Syrian Arab |
Population this Country | 192,000 |
Population all Countries | 19,465,000 |
Total Countries | 38 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15152 |
ROP3 Code | 109662 |
ROP25 Code | 300420 |
ROP25 Name | Arab, Syrian |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | New York (Brooklyn), Los Angeles (Anaheim) Source: Global Gates 2021 |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | New York (Brooklyn), Los Angeles (Anaheim). Source: Global Gates 2021 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
60.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
30.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
10.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Arabic, Levantine (192,000 speakers) |
Language Code | apc Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Levantine (192,000 speakers) |
Language Code | apc Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Levantine |
Primary Language: Arabic, Levantine
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1939-1981) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
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 | Arabic Bible Online | Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry |
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | Rock International: King of Glory | Rock International |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Arabic, Levantine | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Arabic, Levantine | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Comic Book Version | Super Bible / Comic Bible Society |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations | Campus Crusade for Christ |
Photo Source | James Gordon - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |