Mvuhˇmiˬ hkʼaw chehˇ taˍ ve chaw teˇ gʼaˇ gʼaˇ awˬ bon hta‸ heuˆ gaˇ ve kʼo, ka ti‸ yeˬ ve Gʼuiˬsha geh gʼa lawˬ tuˬ yoˬ. Hkanˍ gaˇ ve chaw htawˇ, ka ti‸ yeˬ ve Gʼuiˬsha ve awˬ meh hta‸ cuˇ leh gʼa hkanˍ tuˬ yoˬ. Ponˬ taˉ peuˬ ve awˬ yanˇ awˬ hkʼaw lo ve dawˇ haˍ tuˬ teˇ hpaˍ mehˉ kʼai tuˬ yoˬ, teh‸ Gʼuiˬsha kʼoˆ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that in the future, people will bless and swear by the true God instead of other things. It is spoken by God, promising that past troubles will be forgotten and hidden from God's sight.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy that you always use when you play. But one day, you find a new, better toy that makes the old one seem less special. This verse is like that, but with God. It says that people will stop using other things to make promises or say blessings and will only use God, who is always true.
Historical Background
Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this during the 8th century BCE. He was addressing the Israelites, who were facing exile and hardship. The message was a promise of a future where God's truth would be recognized above all.
Living It Out Today
Think about a situation where you might feel pressured to rely on something other than God for hope or blessings. This verse reminds us to always seek God's truth and strength, even when we face troubles, and that our past difficulties can be forgotten and forgiven.