Dai hpang manga ngu na lamu kasa gaw, shi a pawt sindawng kahtet ai gawm hpe dai matse labye a tingnyang ntsa e ru bun dat wu ai. Shaloi matse labye a mungdan ntsa e nsin htim bun nna nsin chyip rai mat ai. Dai mungdan masha ni machyi gying wa nna shanhte a shinglet ni hpe kawa makret ma ai.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Revelation, the fifth angel pours out his bowl of judgment on the place where the beast sits, causing darkness over its kingdom. People suffer so much that they bite their tongues in agony. The key message is about divine judgment and the suffering it brings.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your favorite TV show suddenly went completely dark and you couldn't see anything for a long time. That's kind of what happened here, but with real people who got very upset because they could not see or understand what was happening around them.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Revelation, written by John around 96 AD to seven churches in Asia Minor. The book is filled with symbolic visions meant to encourage Christians facing persecution under Roman rule.
Living It Out Today
Today, when we face overwhelming darkness or confusion in our lives, this passage reminds us that God's judgment brings clarity and justice eventually. It can teach us to endure hardships knowing light will come again.