The first time you pray this ancient version of a prayer you might have memorized in English, focus on the sound of the words. Leave the busyness of your day and focus on being present with Christ, as you learn a few phrases in the language he spoke throughout his days on earth.
Below, you’ll find the Lord’s Prayer in first century Aramaic translated by Rev. William Fulco, SJ.
Abun di bashmayya nethqadash shmak.
Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name.
Tethey malkuthak.
Thy / Your kingdom come.
Newe tzevyanak aykan di bashmayya af ba’ara.
Your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Lakhman di sunkanan yamana hav lan yoma dheyn.
Give us (this day) our daily bread.
Wa-shbuk lan khavine aykana, d’af hanan shbukan l’khayvine.
And forgive us our trespasses/ debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Ulo ellan lanisyana l’heyn atzeyl lan min beesha.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us /protect us from the evil one.
Amin.
Amen.
Thank you so much! This is wonderful and good!