Heˍsaˍbonˍ venˇ paˇ lo cawˬ ve ti mi teˇ hpaˍ leh, Siˆbaˍmaˍ venˇ paˇ lo cawˬ ve a pehˉ meuˇ hko teˇ hpaˍ luˬ kʼai sheˆ kʼai peuˬ. Oˇ kaˬ lo tawˆ ve a pehˉ meuˇ gʼuiˬ lehˬ, mvuhˇmiˬ jawˇmawˇ teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ bvuhˆ gʼuˇ piˇ lawˬ ve yoˬ. Ponˬ laˬ htaˇ a pehˉ meuˇ hko oˇ ve teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, Yaˍzaˍ venˇ hta‸ te leh hteunˍ lonˉ cawˬ kuiˬ lo hkʼa gaˬ, awˬ na hpawˇ Suh ve laˇ tsuhˇ gʼuiˬ lo hkʼa gaˬ uiˍ kʼai chehˇ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how the fields and vineyards in Heshbon and Sibmah have been destroyed by foreign leaders. The damage has spread to Jazer and beyond, showing the extensive loss. Isaiah is speaking, emphasizing the devastation caused by invaders.
Explained for Children
Imagine if someone came and knocked down all the trees in your favorite park. That's what happened to the fields and vineyards in this place. It was very sad because people couldn't grow food or make wine anymore.
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this around 700 BCE during a time of political unrest. The fields of Heshbon and Sibmah were known for their lush vineyards and farmlands. The invaders, likely Babylonians or Assyrians, destroyed these areas to weaken the local population and economy.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can be seen as a warning about the destruction caused by war or environmental disasters. Just as the fields were devastated, communities can suffer greatly when their resources are destroyed or mismanaged.