Oˇ hkʼe te peuˬ hkʼaw‸ nawˉ, yawˇ hui lehˬ a shu yawˇ awˬ to hta‸ da‸ kehˬ peuˬ teh‸ shawˍ leh, shu yawˇ hui hta‸ maˇ gʼa ca htawˇ la tuˬ, awˬ nu ve chaw teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ yawˇ hui geh gʼa‸ kʼoˬ chehˇ ve yoˬ. Chi hkʼe ve chaw teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ ngaˬ nyi maˇ hpeh‸. Ngaˬ yawˇ hui hta‸ nyi ma zuhˆ ve teˇ ceuˬ lehˬ, hkʼaˬ htaˆ ka‸ maˇ suh puiˉ ve aˬ miˍ hkʼa shuˍ hpeh‸ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is talking about people who think they are more holy than others and keep others at a distance. God describes these people as a smoke in his nose and a fire that burns all day, showing his strong displeasure.
Explained for Children
Imagine if someone in your class thought they were the best at everything and wouldn't let others play with them. God says these people are like a stinky smoke and a fire that keeps burning, which isn't good.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Isaiah, written around 700 BCE. Isaiah, a prophet, is speaking God's words to the Israelites, warning them about their pride and separation from others, which was common in the culture of that time.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this could apply to someone who thinks they are morally superior and avoids spending time with others because they believe they are better. This attitude can harm relationships and community.