Dr Tumi - Konyana Lyrics
Lyrics
Ga go retwe bitso
Lemakatjang
Lakonyana
Yamodimo
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya buSang ka toka le kamosa
Every nation sing
To the holy one
Hallelujah
To the lamb that was slayed
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya busang ka toka le kamosa
Every nation sing
To the holy one
Hallelujah
To the lamb that was slain
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya busang ka toka le kamosa
Ga go retwe bitso
Lemakatjang
Lakonyana
Yamodimo
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya buSang ka toka le kamosa
Honuor to the King
Who reigns supreme
Hosannah
To the lamb that was slain
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya busang ka toka le kamosa
Honour to the King
Who reigns supreme
Hosannah
To the lamb that was slain
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya busang ka toka le kamosa
Ga go retwe bitso
Lemakatjang
Lakonyana
Yamodimo
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya buéang ka toka le kamosa
Ga go retwe bitso
Lemakatjang
Lakonyana
Yamodimo
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya buSang ka toka le kamosa
Ga go retwe
Ga go retwe
Lakonyana
Yamodimo
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya buSang ka toka le kamosa
Ga go retwe
Ga go retwe
Ya dutseng setolong
Sa bogoshi
Ya buSang ka toka le kamosa
Ya buSang ka toka le kamosa
Ya buéang ka toka le kamosa
Ya buöang ka toka le kamosa
Ya buSang ka toka le kamosa
Video
Konyana
Meaning & Inspiration
Dr. Tumi's "Konyana," released on March 26, 2021, as part of the album *The Great Shepherd*, is a powerful proclamation of worship that resonates deeply with scriptural truth. The song's title, "Konyana," a Sesotho word, translates to "Little Lamb," immediately pointing to the central figure of Christian faith – Jesus Christ. The lyrics, blending Sesotho and English, declare "Ga go retwe bitso lemakatjang lakonyana yamodimo," which translates to "There is no name that is wonderful like the Lamb of God." This declaration is not merely a statement of preference but a theological assertion found throughout Scripture. The song emphasizes His divine authority, stating, "Ya dutseng setolong sa bogoshi" – "Who sat on the throne of majesty." This imagery directly echoes passages like Revelation 5:12-13, where a Lamb worthy of worship is seen standing in the center of the throne, receiving power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise. Furthermore, the repeated affirmation, "Ya busang ka toka le kamosa," meaning "Who reigns with justice and tomorrow," speaks to Christ's ongoing and future reign, aligning with prophecies of His eternal kingdom as seen in Isaiah 9:7, which foretells a ruler whose government will never end, established on justice and righteousness.
The call for "Every nation sing" to the "holy one" and the "lamb that was slain" is a direct reflection of the Great Commission's vision and the ultimate scope of salvation. The repeated "Hallelujah" and "Hosannah" are ancient expressions of praise and adoration, deeply rooted in Old and New Testament worship. "Hallelujah" itself is a Hebrew word meaning "Praise Yah," a direct invocation of God's name. The sacrificial aspect, "to the lamb that was slain," unequivocally refers to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in John 1:29: "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" and Hebrews 9:22, which states that "without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." The song's message is a profound theological unfolding of who Christ is: the unparalleled, holy, sacrificed, and eternally reigning King, deserving of universal adoration. Dr. Tumi masterfully crafts "Konyana" to be more than just a song; it is an invitation to join the heavenly chorus in recognizing and celebrating the unique majesty and redemptive work of Jesus, the Lamb of God.