Ngai gaw Egutu mung hpe ndai mungkan hta shingran katsi dik ai shara shatai kau na nngai; Egutu mung na mare ni gaw kaga hten run mat sai mare ni hta shaning mali shi ning tup marawng marang rai hten run taw mat na ra ai. Ngai gaw Egutu masha ni hpe hprawng shingbyi hkrum ai masha ni shatai kau na we ai. Shanhte gaw mungdan shagu de hprawng bra mat wa nna, maigan masha amyu ni a lapran e shanu nga na mara ai.”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking and says that Egypt will become desolate, more desolate than other desolate lands. The cities of Egypt will be destroyed for forty years, and the people will be scattered among other nations.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your favorite playground was closed for a really long time, and all your friends had to go to different playgrounds. That's kind of what's happening here. Egypt's cities are like playgrounds that will be closed for a long time, and the people will have to go to other places.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet of the Lord, wrote this verse around 593-571 BC. The audience was primarily the Israelites in exile and the Egyptians. This prophecy came during a time when Egypt was facing significant political and military challenges.
Living It Out Today
In today’s context, this verse can remind us of how our actions can have long-lasting consequences. For example, if a company mismanages its resources, it can suffer for years, much like Egypt’s cities being desolate for forty years.