Yawˇ lehˬ, shaˬ te shaˬ haiˬ jaˇ la ve yoˬ. Yawˇ lehˬ gʼo‸ pa hkʼoˆ lo htawˆ keu taˍ ve Baˍbuˍlonˍ ma‸ ponˍ lonˉ teˇ hpaˍ ve awˬ han hta‸ gʼa mawˬ leh hkʼawˇ faˍ jaˇ ve yoˬ. Ma‸ poˍ lonˉ oˇ ve teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, nyiˉ-ehˍ ve veu‸ kʼaˇ veuˬ deh taˍ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ hui ve caw‸ cehˍ nyi lo hpa caˆ hpeh taˍ leh, oˉ kʼoˍ hkʼoˆ lo nyi sha ve uˉ nyiˉ nyiˉ taˍ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a woman who saw images of Chaldeans painted on a wall and was drawn to them. Ezekiel is the speaker, and he uses this metaphor to highlight how Israel was influenced by foreign cultures and practices.
Explained for Children
Imagine you see a pretty picture of something you shouldn't like, and it makes you want to do something you know isn't right. That's what happened here, but with a whole country!
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this in the 6th century BCE to the exiled Israelites. He used metaphors to criticize Israel's and Judah's infidelity to God by following foreign practices and religions.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, it's like being influenced by media to engage in behaviors or beliefs that go against your values. It's important to be mindful of external influences and stay true to your core beliefs.