Awˬ lawn oˇ ve teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ ngaˬ hui gʼa kaˇ ve teˇ yanˇ kawˆ jaˇ ve yoˬ. Nawˬ hui hta‸ pa taw, chaw teˇ gʼaˇ le le dawˇ haˍ jaˇ chehˇ ve yoˬ. Nawˬ hui ve Jawˇmawˇ Gʼuiˬsha lehˬ, miˬguiˬ mvuhˇ naw ma ve Gʼuiˬsha hpeh‸ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from the city of Jericho, where the people of the city are speaking to Rahab. They admit that they lost courage after hearing about the power of the Israelites' God, recognizing that He is the true God of heaven and earth.
Explained for Children
Imagine you hear a story about a superhero who can do amazing things. You might feel scared and think, 'Wow, that superhero is really powerful.' That's how the people in Jericho felt about God. They were scared and knew He was really powerful.
Historical Background
Joshua 2 was written by Joshua, likely around 1400 BC. The audience was the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was a time of great fear and anticipation as the Israelites prepared to conquer Canaan.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us to recognize the power of God in our lives today. For instance, when facing a daunting task at work or school, remembering God's power can renew our courage and confidence.
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