Tayue kheueh bak uteuen nyang disinan peue nyang Ulôn, Tuhan Nyang Mahamanyang peugah keu awaknyan, ‘Deungoe kheueh! Ulôn Lôn peuhu apui nyang jipeututong bandum bak kayée nyang na nibak gata, bah kheueh nyan kayée tho meunan cit deungon kayée udeb. Apui nyang hu meuhuéb-huébnyan hana hase teupeulon. Apui nyan jimeu éue nibak seulatan u utara, dan bandum manusia jirasa keu seu uém apui nyan.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to a forest in the south. He warns that He will start a fire that will burn all the trees, both green and dry, and nothing will stop it. The message is about God's judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big forest where God says He's going to light a fire. It's like when you blow out candles, but this fire can't be blown out. It will burn all the trees, big and small, showing how powerful God is.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BC. The audience was the Israelites who had been exiled from their homeland. The cultural setting was one of judgment and exile, as God was showing His power and righteousness.
Living It Out Today
Today, this can be seen as a warning about the consequences of ignoring God's guidance. For example, someone might ignore warnings about their health, leading to severe problems later.