Jawˇmawˇ Heˍroˆ suh htaˇ hkʼa gaˬ yawˇ hui oˇ kaˬ lo chehˇ taˍ ve yoˬ. Awˬ lawn chi lehˬ, Jawˇmawˇ Gʼuiˬsha yawˇ ve tcuh kaˍ paˍ teˇ gʼaˇ hta‸ cuˇ leh, Eˇjiˇtu‸ mvuhˇ miˬ awˬ hkʼaw lo tawˆ la tuˬ ngaˬ ve yaˇ paˍ hta‸ ngaˬ kuˬ yuˬ peuˬ teh‸, yawˇ kʼoˆ taˍ ve tawˇ teˇ hkawˇ biˇ la tuˬ awˬ pon hpeh‸ la ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse explains that Joseph, Mary, and Jesus stayed in Egypt until King Herod died to avoid danger. The phrase 'Out of Egypt have I called my son' fulfills an Old Testament prophecy about God's son being brought out of Egypt.
Explained for Children
Imagine you had to hide from a mean person who wanted to hurt you. So, your parents took you somewhere safe until it was okay to come back home. That’s what happened with Jesus and his family in this story.
Historical Background
The Gospel of Matthew, written around AD 80-90 by an unknown author, addresses a Jewish-Christian audience. The text refers to the prophecy from Hosea about God calling His son out of Egypt, paralleling the Exodus narrative.
Living It Out Today
In today’s world, when you feel threatened or unsafe, remember that seeking safety and guidance is not only wise but also can fulfill deeper purposes or prophecies in your life. Like Jesus’ family finding refuge in Egypt, sometimes moving to a safer place helps us navigate tough times.
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prophesy fulfillmentsafety and protectiondivine guidancehistorical narrativesJesus' childhoodexile and return