Anhte yubak galaw shut kau saga ai majaw anhte hpe nang up shangun ai hkawhkam ni mahtang mungdan kaw na shapraw ai sut rai lu la nga ma ai. Shanhte gaw anhte hte anhte a yam nga hpung ni hpe shanhte myit ra ai hku galaw ma ai, anhte gaw ja ja yawn hkyen ai hkrum shajang saga hka!”
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Nehemiah describes how the people of Israel have to give a lot of their resources to foreign rulers because of their sins. These rulers have control over the Israelites' bodies and possessions, causing them great distress.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a lemonade stand, but someone bigger takes most of your lemonade because you made some mistakes. They also take your lemons and lemonade cups. You feel really sad and upset.
Historical Background
Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the Persian king, wrote this prayer as part of a national confession of sins. The Israelites were under Persian rule and struggling with the burden of foreign domination and the consequences of their sins.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, if a community faces economic hardship due to corrupt leadership, they might feel similarly burdened and distressed, needing to seek justice and divine guidance.
Topics
sin and its consequencesnational repentanceforeign dominationspiritual distressprayerjustice