Macaafa Qulqulluu 66 Upd [TRUSTED · 2027]
Egaa, kun barruu gabaabaa fi kaka'umsaaf ooluu danda'u kan Kitaaba Qulqulluu, Yohannis (kitaba 66ffaa jedhamee lakkaa’amu) irraa fudhatame — ergaa macaaqa, amantii fi jaalala Waaqayyoo ibsuun; haala amantii irratti fayyaduuf maxxanfamuu danda’u.
Yohannis 3:16 (hiikkaa gabaabaa): "Waaqayyo addunyaa akka jaalatuuf Ilma isa tokkicha kenne; kan isa amanu hundinuu hin bade, garuu jireenya bara baraa qabaatu."
Post dhaqna-saffisaa (social media / bulletin) — Afaan Oromoo:
"Jaalalli Waaqayyoo namoota hundaaf kan ta’eedha. Waaqayyo Ilma isaa nuuf kenne—kan isa amanu hundi jireenya bara baraa argata. (Yohannis 3:16) 💛✝️
Amantii, abdi fi araara keessa jiraadhaa."
Wantoota dabalataa (short caption variants):
Siif qopheessu danda'a: ifaajee dheerinaa, faarfannaa ykn post kan yeroo ayyaanaaf mijatu yoo barbaadde, naaf himi — ani iddoo sirriitti siif qopheessa.
Macaafa Qulqulluu 66 refers to the Afaan Oromoo translation of the Holy Bible, consisting of the 66 canonical books recognized by Protestant and Evangelical traditions. For the millions of Oromo Christians in Ethiopia and around the world, this text—often accessed via modern digital updates ("upd")—serves as the primary source for spiritual guidance and theological study. Structure of the 66 Books macaafa qulqulluu 66 upd
The Macaafa Qulqulluu 66 is divided into two major sections that detail God's relationship with humanity:
Kakuu Moofaa (Old Testament): Contains 39 books written before the birth of Jesus Christ. It includes:
Seera (The Law/Pentateuch): The first five books (Genesis through Deuteronomy) which establish the history of creation and God’s laws.
Kitaabota Seenaa (Historical Books): 12 books documenting Israel's history, from entering the Promised Land to their exile.
Faarfannaa fi Kitaabota Ogummaa (Psalms and Wisdom Books): Includes books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Kitaabota Raajii (Prophetic Books): Focuses on the messages of the prophets, such as Isaiah. Egaa, kun barruu gabaabaa fi kaka'umsaaf ooluu danda'u
Kakuu Haaraa (New Testament): Contains 27 books focused on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the early church. History and Translation
The translation of the Bible into Afaan Oromoo has a long history, with significant milestones involving the Oromo Bible Society.
Qubee (Latin Script): Modern versions, including the 1997 and 2022 editions, primarily use the Latin-based Qubee script.
Widespread Use: Today, over 10 million Evangelical Christians use this 66-book version, though it is also utilized by millions within the Orthodox, Catholic, and Seventh-day Adventist communities. Digital "UPD" and Mobile Apps
The "upd" (update) aspect often refers to the latest versions of Bible applications available for Android and iOS. These digital tools have revolutionized how the Oromo community interacts with scripture. Key Features of Modern Apps: Oromo Bible Societyhttps://oromobiblesociety.org History of Macaafa Qulqulluu - Oromo Bible Society
40-66: 40-43: Wangeelota (Mataayos, Marqos, Luqaas, Yohannis) 44-58: Hojii fi Xabaalota (Hojii Rasoolota, Roomaa, Qorontos 1-2, Golaa, Efesoon, Filippi, Qolosaay, Tasalonqee 1-2, Xiimotewos 1-2, Xiit, Fiilemoon, Ibroota) 59-65: Xabaalota Walii (Yaaqoob, Phaaxiros 1-2, Yohannis 1-3, Yahuudaa) 66: Mul’ata Yohannis (Bu’uura dhumaati) New Testament (27)
Kun ‘upd’ (haara’aa) jiraachuu isaatiin akka hiika keessatti hin jallifamne raggaasa.
Introduction For the Oromo speaking community, the Macaafa Qulqulluu (Holy Bible) is more than just a religious text; it is the foundation of faith, the guide for life, and the pillar of truth. While various translations exist, the standard Protestant canon recognized by millions consists of 66 books—39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
In recent times, there has been a growing demand for an "UPD" (Updated) version—a revision that maintains the accuracy of the original scriptures while using modern, clear Afan Oromo language that is easily understood by the younger generation.
Regardless of the number of books, the Macaafa Qulqulluu has a single, unified story: Waan Waaqayyo namaaf godhe (What God has done for humanity). From the promise in Qulqulluu (Genesis) to the restoration in Mul’ata (Revelation), the Bible points to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Hiikkaan Macaafa Qulqulluu guutuu Afaan Oromoo (Bible Oromo) kan jalqabatti ‘Mezmur’ jedhamee waamamu, hojii onneen bara 1990’n keessatti raawwatame. Garuu, hiikkaan haala ammayyaa fi Afaan Oromoo fayyadamuun ‘Macaafa Qulqulluu 66 upd’ ykn ‘Kitaabni Qulqulluu Haaraa’ baay’ee barbaachisaa ta’e.
Himannoon (update) kun:
Macaafa Qulqulluu jechuun afaan Oromoo keessatti “The Holy Bible” jechuudha. “66” ergaan isaa kitaabota Kiristaanaa walitti qabaman 66 ta’an akka ibsuuf itti fayyadama — kana jechuun deebii kiristaanaa Wangeela Gamtaa (Protestant) irratti hundaa’eedha. Itti aanan gabaabinaan qindaa’e: