Hkʼe te leh, ngaˬ hui nawˬ hta‸ dawˇ hkʼaˇ chi hkʼe pe‸ laˇ gaˇ ve yoˬ. Nawˬ ve awˬ puˍ lonˉ hui ha‸ shaˉ taˍ ve li‸ daw teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ kʼaw‸ gʼa‸ hpfuhˆ nyi sheˍ. Oˇ hkʼe te ve kʼo, venˇ chi lehˬ haiˬ jaˇ ve venˇ hpeh‸ ve hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, teˇ co peuˬ teˇ co jawˇmawˇ teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ kʼaw‸ hpfuhˆ leh sho‸ sha‸ tuˬ te piˇ chehˇ ve venˇ hpeh‸ ve hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, nawˬ shiˍ la tuˬ yoˬ. Chaw chi teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, uˉ peunˍ tuˬ hkʼa cawˇ haˍ ve chaw teˇ hpaˍ hpeh‸ ve yoˬ. Chi pa taw, venˇ chi luˬ kʼai taˍ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is part of a letter from people against rebuilding Jerusalem to King Artaxerxes. They suggest checking old records to show that Jerusalem has a history of rebellion and troublemaking, which is why it was destroyed before.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your friends and one of them says, 'Hey, let's check the rule book to see why the other kids used to get in trouble for playing here.' That's kind of what this verse is saying, but about a big city and kings instead of a playground.
Historical Background
Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote this book after the Babylonian exile. It was written around 450-440 BC and is aimed at the returning exiles who were facing opposition in rebuilding Jerusalem. The cultural setting was one of political intrigue and resistance from local populations.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can be seen as a caution against repeating historical mistakes. For example, if a business repeatedly faces legal troubles, it might be wise to review their history to understand and address the underlying issues.