logo
ADVERTISEMENT

Gen Z TikTok account translates Bible into modern slang, goes viral

The creator refers to "Mary" to be a "Pick me girl for God," who was "simping in him in prayer."

image
by SHARON MWENDE

News04 September 2023 - 12:33
ADVERTISEMENT

In Summary


  • • The account's most viral video titled "Annunciation," retells the birth of Jesus which has garnered about four million views.
  • • The account has gained over 200,000 followers since August 19.
A Tik Tok user on phone

An anonymous Gen Z has become an internet sensation after translating Bible passages into modern slang.

TikTok account "Gen Z Bible Stories," has gained over 200,000 followers and attracted millions of views since posting its first video on August 19.

The account's most viral video titled "Annunciation," retells the birth of Jesus which has garnered about four million views.

In the video, the creator refers to "Mary" to be a "Pick me girl for God," who was "simping in him in prayer."

It continues to say that angel Gabriel appeared to her and said "you've passed God's vibe check and he wants you to be the mother of the main character[Jesus], the son of the top G."

The content creator went on to use slang such as "body count" referring to the number of sexual partners one has had.

In a video titled "Our Father" the content is about Jesus teaching on giving to the needy, how to pray, and on the Lord's prayer (Mathew chapter 6).

Jesus in the bible told his disciples that whenever they help the needy, they shouldn't announce it to be honoured by others but give it in secret as God sees and will reward them.

Gen Z Bible Stories translation is " Sacred Blu said, when you give alms, don't post it for views. For on God, I tell you, you have received your reward from the Tik Tok Creators Fund."

Similarly, whenever they pray, Jesus told the disciples not to be like hypocrites who pray to be seen by others, but they should pray in secret.

"Similarly, whenever you talk to the top G, do not post it to your Insta story, nor spam it in the comments, hoping to be seen by him, for he always checks everyone on his notifications. But rather, slide into his DM's," Gen Z Bible stories creator translated.

Another Gen Z slang that viewers found hilarious was the Lord's prayer on God giving us our daily bread which was translated to "Secure us this day our daily bag."

The modern take by Gen Z Bible stories to retell the Bible stories has received different opinions.

Some viewers are praising the TikTok account creator with some saying the videos are helping them to understand the Bible better.

Others say they are helping them to learn Gen Z slang and are finding it to be hilarious.

However, some have questioned how long these videos will last being that slang becomes quickly outdated.

Some have also questioned the appropriateness of the translations.

Despite these dividing opinions, the positive feedback from the comments superseded the negatives with one branding as a "masterpiece."


ADVERTISEMENT

logo© The Star 2024. All rights reserved