Yawˇ hui ve awˬ puˍ awˬ pi teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ ngaˬ Eˇjiˇtu‸ mvuhˇmiˬ hkʼaw shiˍ tawˆ la piˇ chehˇ htaˇ, yawˇ hui ngaˬ ve tawˇ hta‸ na yuˬ tuˬ shaˍ ti‸ piˇ chehˇ ve yoˬ. Ya‸ nyi hkʼa gaˬ, ngaˬ yawˇ hui hta‸ shaˍ ti‸ piˇ chehˇ taˍ sheˍ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is God speaking to the people of Israel, reminding them that He has been warning them for a long time to obey His commands. He has been doing this ever since He led them out of Egypt and continues to do so up to this day.
Explained for Children
Imagine your parents telling you over and over to clean your room every day since you were little. God is like that, always reminding the people to listen and follow His rules, just like your parents do.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Jeremiah, written around the 7th century BC by the prophet Jeremiah. It was written to the people of Judah, who were facing the threat of Babylonian invasion, and it reflects God's ongoing efforts to get them to return to Him.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, a boss might repeatedly remind their employees about the company's rules to ensure a safe and productive workplace. Just as God consistently reminds His people to follow His commands, a boss would consistently enforce company policies for the benefit of all.