Himba language
Language name: Himba
ISO Language Name: Herero [her]
Language State: Verified
GRN Language Number: 23778
Language Tag: hz-x-HIS23778
ROLV (ROD) Language Variety Code: 23778
Sample of Himba
Download Herero Himba - Untitled.mp3
Audio recordings available in Himba
These recordings are designed for evangelism and basic Bible teaching to bring the gospel message to people who are not literate or are from oral cultures, particularly unreached people groups.
39. Omaporofetero womeero woMukuture [39. Old Testament Overview]
Audio or video presentations of Bible stories in summarised or interpreted form.

06. Josua [06. Joshua 6]
Some or all of the 6th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

07. Embo rOvapangure [07. Judges]
Some or all of the 7th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

08. Embo ra Rut [08. Ruth]
Some or all of the 8th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

09. Embo Etenga ra Samuel [09. 1 Samuel]
Some or all of the 9th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

11. 1 Ozombara [11. 1 Kings Selections]
Some or all of the 11th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

18. Embo ra Job [18. Job – a summary]
Some or all of the 18th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

40. Mateus [40. Matthew]
Some or all of the 40th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

45. Orutuu rwa Paulus kOvaroma [45. Romans]
Some or all of the 45th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

54. 1 Timoteus [54. 1 Timothy]
Some or all of the 54th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

55. 2 Timoteus [55. 2 Timothy]
Some or all of the 55th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

66. Omavandururiro [66. Revelation 21]
Some or all of the 66th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

Recordings in related languages
Good News (in Otjiherero)
Audio-visual Bible lessons in 40 sections with pictures. Contains Bible overview from creation to Christ, and teaching on the Christian life. For evangelism and church planting.
Look, Listen & Live 1 Beginning with GOD (in Otjiherero)
Book 1 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of Adam, Noah, Job, Abraham. For evangelism, church planting and systematic Christian teaching.
Look, Listen & Live 2 Mighty Men of GOD (in Otjiherero)
Book 2 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of Jacob, Joseph, Moses. For evangelism, church planting and systematic Christian teaching.
Look, Listen & Live 3 Victory through GOD (in Otjiherero)
Book 3 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of Joshua, Deborah, Gideon, Samson. For evangelism, church planting and systematic Christian teaching.
Look, Listen & Live 4 Servants of GOD (in Otjiherero)
Book 4 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of Ruth, Samuel, David, Elijah. For evangelism, church planting and systematic Christian teaching.
Look, Listen & Live 5 On Trial for GOD (in Otjiherero)
Book 5 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of Elisha, Daniel, Jonah, Nehemiah, Esther. For evangelism, church planting, systematic Christian teaching.
Look, Listen & Live 6 JESUS - Teacher & Healer (in Otjiherero)
Book 6 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of Jesus from Matthew and Mark. For evangelism, church planting and systematic Christian teaching.
Look, Listen & Live 7 JESUS - Lord & Saviour (in Otjiherero)
Book 7 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of Jesus from Luke and John. For evangelism, church planting and systematic Christian teaching.
Look, Listen & Live 8 Acts of the HOLY SPIRIT (in Otjiherero)
Book 8 of an audio-visual series with Bible stories of the young church and Paul. For evangelism, church planting and systematic Christian teaching.
Words of Life (in Otjiherero)
Short audio Bible stories and evangelistic messages that explain salvation and give basic Christian teaching. Each program is a customised and culturally relevant selection of scripts, and may include songs and music.
01. Genesis (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 1st book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

08. Ruth (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 8th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

47. 2 Ovakorinte [47. 2 Corinthians] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 47th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

48. Ovagalate [48. Galatians] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 48th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

49. KovaEfese [49. Ephesians] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 49th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

50. kOvafilipi [50. Philippians] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 50th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

54. 1 Timoteus [54. 1 Timothy] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 54th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

55. 2 Timoteus [55. 2 Timothy] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 55th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

56. Titus (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 56th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

58. Ovaheberi [58. Hebrews] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 58th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

60. 1 Petrus [60. 1 Peter] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 60th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

61. 2 Petrus [61. 2 Peter] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 61st book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

62. 1 Johanes [62. 1 John] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 62nd book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

63. 2 Johanes [63. 2 John] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 63rd book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

64. 3 Johanes [64. 3 John] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 64th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

65. Judas [65. Jude] (in Otjiherero)
Some or all of the 65th book of the Bible from a formal scripture translation

Download all Himba
- Language MP3 Audio Zip (310.2MB)
- Language Low-MP3 Audio Zip (75MB)
- Language MP4 Slideshow Zip (204.3MB)
- Language 3GP Slideshow Zip (42MB)
Audio/Video from other sources
Jesus Film Project films - Herero - (Jesus Film Project)
Other names for Himba
Otjihimba (Vernacular Name)
Ovahimba
Where Himba is spoken
Languages related to Himba
- Herero (ISO Language)
Information about Himba
Other information: The Ovahimba speak tjihimba, a Northwest dialect/variety of Otjiherero.
Population: 50,000
Literacy: 5-30%
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