Isaiah 57:8

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

ከመዝጊያውና ከመቃኑ በኋላ መታሰቢያሽን አደረግሽ፤ እኔን ትተሽ ለሌላ ተገልጠሻል፥ ወጥተሽ መኝታሽን አስፍተሻል፤ ቃል ኪዳንም ተጋባሻቸው፥ ባየሽበትም ስፍራ ሁሉ መኝታቸውን ወደድሽ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking to the people of Israel, criticizing them for setting up idols and other symbols of their false worship in private places, even in their homes. God is upset because the people are choosing to worship other gods instead of him.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special toy that you love very much, but you start playing with other toys instead, hiding them in your room. Your favorite toy feels sad because you're not giving it your full attention. That's like what God is saying here, but about people not giving him their full attention and instead worshipping other things.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Isaiah, written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BCE. Isaiah was speaking to the people of Judah and Israel, warning them about their idolatry and calling them back to faithfulness to God.

Living It Out Today

Imagine someone who claims to be committed to their family but often spends time and money on hobbies or other interests instead. This verse reminds us to keep our priorities straight and not let other things distract us from what truly matters.

Topics

• idolatry
• faithfulness
• worship
• spiritual commitment
• God's covenant
• repentance

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 3:1-2
• Psalm 119:95-96
• Ezekiel 6:11-12
• Hosea 11:2
• Romans 1:22-25

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'set up thy remembrance' behind doors and posts?

It means the Israelites were setting up idols or other symbols of false worship in their homes and secret places, indicating their private acts of rebellion against God.

Who is the 'other' that God mentions in the verse?

The 'other' refers to the false gods or idols that the Israelites were worshipping instead of God, showing their disloyalty to God's covenant.

What does 'enlarged thy bed' symbolize in this context?

The phrase symbolizes the Israelites' expansion of their worship to include other gods, as if their spiritual bed had grown to accommodate more than just God.

How does this verse relate to the theme of idolatry?

This verse directly addresses the issue of idolatry by pointing out the Israelites' actions of setting up idols in their homes and their commitment to false gods, which is a core theme of the Old Testament.