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.
The Mbya Guarani live in villages made up of five or six family units. They value both the nuclear and extended family.
Music and dance are very important in Mbya Guarani culture. Music and dance are used to celebrate a harvest. Some music has religious significance. At other times music and dance are for recreation; it bonds them together as a community.
Of the three countries where the Mbya Guarani people live, they are by far least reached with the gospel in Paraguay.
The Mbya community maintains a house of prayer and collective rituals. Shamanism has a spiritual hold on the Mbya Guarani community. The shamans deal with spiritual issues, but they are more likely to address health issues. They offer herbal remedies for sickness. Shamans are finding it increasingly difficult to find the right herbs in today’s environment. Shamans can be either men or women.
The Mbya Guarani need to put all their hope and faith in the person, Jesus Christ.
Pray for Mbya Guarani disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for the Lord to bless them abundantly so that they will know that only he is worthy of praise and worship.
Pray for their identity to be put in the work of Christ on the cross.
Scripture Prayers for the Guarani, Mbya in Brazil.
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https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Guarani_Mbya
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Guarani, Mbya |
People Name in Country | Guarani, Mbya |
Natural Name | Mbya Guarani |
Alternate Names | Brazilian Guarani; Chiripa; Chiripa - Guaraní; Guaraní; Guarani, Brazilian; Guarani-Brasileiro; Guarani-Mbya; Mbia; Mbya; Mbyá |
Population this Country | 7,400 |
Population all Countries | 35,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 10962 |
ROP3 Code | 101658 |
ROP25 Code | 302878 |
ROP25 Name | Gurarani, Mbya |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Paraná, São Paulo, Espírito Santo, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina states; possibly also Minas Gerais state. 35 villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Paraná, São Paulo, Espírito Santo, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina states; possibly also Minas Gerais state. 35 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 20.00 %) |
65.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
35.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Guarani, Mbya (7,400 speakers) |
Language Code | gun Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Tambéopé |
Dialect Code | 10379 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Guarani, Mbya (7,400 speakers) |
Language Code | gun Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Tambéopé |
Dialect Code | 10379 Global Recordings 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 | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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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 | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Guarani, Mbya | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | 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. |