Ngaˬ chehˇ tuˬ ve da‸ jaˇ nyi sha jaˇ ve yehˬ teˇ maˬ te shaˍ, teh‸ kʼoˆ ve chaw lehˬ, gʼa luˬ gʼa sheˆ tuˬ yoˬ. Hkʼe te leh, chaw oˇ ve lehˬ, da‸ jaˇ ve suhˆ hta‸ yuˬ leh, yehˬ miˉ ehˉ te keu peuˬ hkʼaw‸ nawˉ, naˆ tsuhˇ nyiˉ-ehˍ ve yuˬ shehˆ taˍ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is about someone who is boasting about building a grand house with large rooms and fancy decorations. The speaker is Jeremiah, a prophet, and he uses this description to criticize the king for his pride and greed.
Explained for Children
Imagine a kid who has a big playhouse with lots of toys and fancy decorations. Jeremiah is talking about a king who built a huge house to show off how rich he is, but God doesn't like it because the king is being too proud and greedy.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this around 600 B.C. in Jerusalem, addressing the kings of Judah. The cultural setting was one where kings often built grand structures to display their power and wealth, but this was frowned upon by God.
Living It Out Today
Today, imagine someone who spends all their money on a fancy car or house to impress others. This verse reminds us that God values humility and generosity over material display.