The Khmer civilization once ruled much of Southeast Asia. In the 1200s, the Thais and Vietnamese defeated the Khmer and pushed them into Cambodia, where most live today. The huge Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia gives evidence of past glories. They have been primarily Buddhist since the 13th century, but elements of Hinduism and animism are mingled with Buddhist beliefs.
Centuries of devotion to their past belief system are not quickly overcome, but there is much progress.
Pray for discovery Bible studies to spread rapidly as they bless Khmer families and communities.
Pray for the steady growth of the church among the Khmer, that they will continue to have a heart of fire for God and a passion for the souls of their countrymen. Pray the Khmer will heal from the tragedies brought by the Khmer Rouge, and that this past suffering will prepare them for the love and forgiveness found only in Jesus Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Khmer in Cambodia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2006-07-20 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2008-06-05 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2011-06-04 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2012-05-02 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-06-15 |
People Name General | Khmer |
People Name in Country | Khmer |
Pronunciation | kuh-MARE |
Population this Country | 14,045,000 |
Population all Countries | 15,900,000 |
Total Countries | 13 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 3 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 281 |
Alternate Names | Cambodians; Central Khmer; Cu Tho; Cur; Kampuchean; Khmer Krom; Khmer Nam Bo; Khmer, Northern; Kho Me; Khơ-me; Kmer; Ku; Mien; Thai-Khmer; West Cham |
People ID | 12662 |
ROP3 Code | 104946 |
Country | Cambodia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Widespread Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Cambodia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Widespread. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Khmer (14,045,000 speakers) |
Language Code | khm Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Khmer (14,045,000 speakers) |
Language Code | khm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Khmer |
Primary Language: Khmer
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1899-1933) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1929-1993) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1954-2016) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Father's Love Letter |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament - Central (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture (Talking Bibles) |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories in Khmer, Central |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Khmer |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | Ratchana's Testimony |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
Film / Video | The Hope Video |
Film / Video | Voices of Cambodia - Bihab |
Film / Video | Yesterday is Over |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | God's Simple Plan |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app as APK File from FCBH |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Religion Subdivision: | Theravada |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
89.80 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.90 %) |
3.20 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
4.10 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.80 %
|
Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.10 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
83.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
12.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
5.0 %
|
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2021 Kevin Morris, OMF International All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group Location from IMB. Other map data / geography from GMI. Map by Joshua Project. |
Video Source | The Waiting World |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |