Chi hta‸ pa taw hawˉ hkʼaˆ lehˬ, yawˇ ve awˬ pa awˬ e hta‸ hpaˆ da‸ taˉ leh yawˇ ve awˬ miˇ ma hta‸ caˉ da‸ leh, yawˇ huiˉ maˬ teˇ suhˍ teˇ shaˍ tiˉ hpeh‸ la tuˬ yoˬ teh‸ bvuh‸ taˍ ve tawˇ hkawˇ hta‸ nawˬ hui maˇ gʼaw jaw laˇ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Jesus explaining the purpose of marriage. He says that a man should leave his parents to join closely with his wife, becoming one in spirit and body.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy, but then you get an even better one to play with forever. That's like when grown-ups find someone special to marry; they care for their new family more than before.
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this gospel account of Jesus' teachings around 80-90 AD. It was aimed at a Jewish audience, emphasizing Jesus' fulfillment of the law and prophets in his teachings about marriage.
Living It Out Today
Consider a couple discussing financial planning or health care decisions together, showing how they support each other as one unit, mirroring this biblical teaching on unity in marriage.