Ewe 1913 (Biblia alo Ŋɔŋlɔ Kɔkɔe La Le Eʋegbe Me 1913)
Mido kpo le dukɔwo dome, miɖe gbe ƒã, eye mido aflaga ɖe dzi! Miɖe gbe ƒã, migaɣlae o! Migblɔ be: Woxɔ Babel, ŋukpe lé Bel, eye wogbã Merodax ƒu anyi! Ŋukpe lé woƒe legbawo, eye wogbã woƒe mawuwo!
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells the people to spread the news that Babylon has been conquered. The idols of Babylon are broken and their gods are disgraced. It's a message of judgment on a once-powerful city.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your favorite playground got closed down and all its fun toys were broken. That's kind of what's happening here, but with a big city called Babylon instead of a playground.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this prophecy around 587-585 BCE. The audience was the people of Israel and the broader nations. Babylon was the powerful empire that had conquered Jerusalem.
Living It Out Today
Just as Babylon's idols were proven powerless, we can apply this to trusting in our own strength or possessions instead of God. For example, believing that money will protect us instead of God's guidance.