Azerbajani Bible (South) Used in Both Iran and Azerbaijan 2008
گوناه ادن مئلّتئن، شر ائشلر آلتيندا اولان خالقين، پئسلئک ادن نسلئن، فاسئد اؤولادلارين واي حالينا! اونلار ربّی ترک ادئبلر، ائسرايئلئن موقدّسئنه حقارتله باخيبلار، اوندان اوز دؤندهرئبلر.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Isaiah criticizes the nation of Israel for their sins and turning away from God. God, through Isaiah, is speaking, highlighting the people's wickedness and their rejection of His authority.
Explained for Children
Imagine a group of friends who promised to play nicely but started fighting and ignoring the playground rules. That's like the people in this verse who promised to follow God but did the opposite. It made God very sad.
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this around 700 B.C. to the people of Israel. At that time, the Israelites were worshiping false gods and abandoning the true God, which led to Isaiah's prophetic messages calling for repentance and reform.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be a community where people have forgotten their values and are acting selfishly. This verse reminds them to return to their roots and act in a way that aligns with their beliefs.