Chi hta‸ pa taw, Gʼuiˬsha lehˬ miˬguiˬ chi hta‸ luˬ kʼai piˇ tuˬ hkeu piˇ taˍ ve yoˬ. Hkʼe te leh miˬguiˬ yaˇ teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, yawˇ hui te taˍ ve hkʼe gʼa hkanˍ chehˇ ve yoˬ. Chaw yaˇ shaˬ te shaˬ i kʼai leh a ciˉ ceh tiˉ cawˬ taˉ tuˬ yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from the book of Isaiah describes how the earth and its people are suffering because of the curse. It tells us that very few people will be left after the destruction. Isaiah is speaking here, warning about the consequences of sin.
Explained for Children
Imagine if a big storm came and ruined your playground and all the toys were broken. That's how the earth is in this verse. It's sad and broken because of bad choices people made, and not many people are left.
Historical Background
Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 BCE. He was warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their sins, predicting divine punishment through natural and social disasters.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us of environmental and social issues today. Just as the earth was cursed and people suffered, we face challenges like pollution and injustice that affect our world and communities.