Nak tincâmk, tinêrisi Egipto ut tinêcßam aran Canaán ut tinêmuk chixcßatk li naßajej li queßmukeß cuiß lin yucuaß camenak joß ajcuiß lin yucuaßchin, chan laj Jacob. Ut laj José quixye re: —Us. Matcßoxlac. Tinbânu li cßaßru yôcat chixyebal cue, chan.Ut lix yucuaß quixye re: —Ye cue ma relic chi yâl nak tâbânu chi joßcan, chan. Ut laj José quixye re: —Relic chi yâl tinye âcue nak lâin tinbânu chi joßcan, chan. Ut laj Jacob quix-anab rib chiru xjolom lix chßât ut quixlokßoni li Kâcuaß Dios.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Genesis, where Jacob is talking to Joseph. He is asking to be buried with his ancestors in Canaan, not in Egypt. Joseph agrees to Jacob's request.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're on a long trip with your family and you want to be buried in your hometown when you're old. That's what Jacob is asking Joseph to do. He wants to be buried with his family back home, not where they're staying now.
Historical Background
The Book of Genesis was compiled from oral traditions and written records over many years, likely by Moses. This passage was written for the Israelites, who were in Egypt at the time. The burial customs and the importance of family lineage were significant in that culture.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when you asked someone to do something important for you, like caring for a pet or a plant while you were away. This verse shows the importance of honoring family wishes and promises.