Na pei cha hria leipa pi ta, hmo phapa dei leipa ta na chô liata khâpa hmah tao beih leipa pi ta, thlalôhpa ta eima cha pasiesapa hawhna khata, nâ chhao ta eima chhie nawpa na tao lei nawpa ta, na hnohta biehrai tao awpa eima khoh. Tahmâ cha Abeipa ta byhnâ a piepa na châ haw,” tah ei ta.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Abimelech, the king of the Philistines, is speaking to Isaac, reaffirming a peace agreement. He recalls that they have treated Isaac well and sent him away in peace, and now Isaac is blessed by the Lord.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with a friend, and they decide to share their toys with you and be kind. Then, they ask you to promise not to be mean to them in return. That's what Abimelech is doing here, but with a bigger friendship between two groups of people.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1440 BC. It's set in a time when different groups of people, including the Philistines and the Israelites, were interacting and establishing relationships in the land of Canaan.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this verse reminds us to value peace treaties and agreements. For example, a business owner might make a deal with a competitor to not sabotage each other's businesses, ensuring mutual success.