Dama ti Duuma NAAWUNI lan yɛli, “N niriba daa tuui kulila Ijipti ti be nimaani. Nyama, di nyaaŋa ka Asirianim’ gba daa ti nahim ba yoli.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from God, who says that his people, the Israelites, went to Egypt and were later oppressed by the Assyrians for no reason. It highlights the unjust suffering of God's people.
Explained for Children
Imagine your favorite toy was taken away by a bully who didn't even have a reason. That's what happened to God's people. They went to Egypt to live for a while, but then the Assyrians were mean to them for no good reason.
Historical Background
Isaiah, a prophet in ancient Israel, wrote this around 700 BC. This verse reminds the Israelites of their history of oppression by pointing to their experience in Egypt and the later oppression by the Assyrians.
Living It Out Today
When we face unjust treatment at work or school, it can feel like the Assyrians did to the Israelites. God sees and remembers these injustices, and it can be a comfort to know that we are not alone in our suffering.