Amekaki lisusu molayi ya bametele pene nkama mitano; kasi na mbala oyo, mayi yango ekomaki ebale moko ya monene oyo nazalaki lisusu ata na makoki ya kokatisa te, pamba te mayi emataki makasi mpe ekomaki mozindo koleka. Bongo esengelaki kaka kokata mayi (na esika ya kokatisa yango na makolo), mpo ete moto moko te azalaki na makoki ya kokatisa ebale yango.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Ezekiel describes a river that has become so wide and deep that he cannot cross it. The water level has risen to the point that it is now a swimming river. The speaker is Ezekiel, and the key message is about a transformation in the environment, symbolizing God's provision and life.
Explained for Children
Imagine a small stream in your backyard that suddenly becomes a big river. It's like if you tried to jump across a small puddle, but now you have a big lake instead! Ezekiel saw something like this, but it was a sign that God was doing something amazing.
Historical Background
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. He was one of the captives taken to Babylon. This verse is part of his vision about the future restoration of Israel, reflecting a time when God would provide abundant life.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when a project or a situation seemed manageable but then grew unexpectedly, like a school project that turned out to be much bigger than you anticipated. This verse can remind us to trust God even when things seem too big to handle.