Ka ti‸ shaˉ caˆ awˬ suhˉ oˇ ve lehˬ, yawˇ hui ve awˬ puˍ awˬ pi teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ ngaˬ la‸ sheh gʼawˬ leh Eˇjiˇtu‸ mvuhˇmiˬ awˬ hkʼaw lo sheh tawˆ la ve teˇ nyi htaˇ, ngaˬ yawˇ hui hta‸ te piˇ taˍ ve ka ti‸ shaˉ caˆ hkʼe maˇ heˆ. Awˬ lawn kʼo, ngaˬ ve ka ti‸ shaˉ caˆ awˬ hkʼaˇ suh yawˇ hui maˇ kʼaw‸ te. Hkʼe te leh, ngaˬ htawˇ yawˇ hui hta‸ teh taˉ ve yoˬ teh‸, Jawˇmawˇ Gʼuiˬsha kʼoˆ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Hebrews contrasts the old covenant made with Israel at Mount Sinai and a new one God is promising. The Lord says that people didn't keep their part of the first agreement, so He did not uphold it fully either.
Explained for Children
Imagine you promised to share your toys if your friend cleaned up after playtime. But your friend forgot to clean up, so you didn't share. God made a promise with Israel too, but they didn’t keep their part, so the deal wasn’t kept whole.
Historical Background
Hebrews was written by an unknown author around AD 60-80 to Jewish Christians facing persecution. The audience is primarily those who are tempted to return to Judaism after embracing Christianity. It compares and contrasts the old covenant with a new one in Christ.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can apply this verse when considering our commitments in relationships or at work. Just like God expected faithfulness from Israel, He expects us to honor our promises too.
What does it mean that the people 'continued not in my covenant'?
It means they did not fulfill their part of the agreement, which involved obeying God’s laws and living according to His commandments.
Why didn't God uphold his side of the covenant with Israel?
The verse suggests that because Israel didn’t keep their promises, it led to a breakdown in the relationship. God kept His end but did not fully fulfill certain aspects due to Israel's lack of faithfulness.
What was different about the new covenant mentioned in Hebrews?
The new covenant promises forgiveness and a renewed heart, which is fulfilled through Jesus Christ, offering a better relationship with God than the old one based on law-keeping alone.
How can understanding this verse help our relationships today?
It reminds us that keeping our commitments in any relationship is crucial. Just as God expected faithfulness from Israel, we should aim to honor our promises and trust agreements with others.