Eng vângin nge ka lo kal khân mi rêng rêng an awm loh le? Eng vângin nge ka koh khân mi chhâng tûr rêng rêng an awm loh le? Ka kut hi tlan thei lo tûrin tihtawiin a awm rêng rêng em ni? A nih loh leh, chhan him tûrin thiltihtheihna rêng rêng ka nei lo vem ni? Ngai teh u, ka zilhhau chauh pawhin tuipui ka tikang ṭhîn a, luipuite chu ram rovah ka siam ṭhîn: tui rêng rêng a awm loh avângin a sanghate chu a uih a, tuihâlin an thi ṭhîn.
What Does This Mean?
In Isaiah 50:2, God speaks, asking why no one answered when He came and called. He asserts His power to redeem and deliver, illustrating this by describing how He can dry up the sea and rivers, causing the fish to die for lack of water.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and you call out for your friends to come out, but no one answers. That's how God feels here. He's also saying, 'I can do big things, like dry up a whole ocean if I want to,' which shows how powerful He is.
Historical Background
The prophet Isaiah wrote this around 700 BCE, speaking to the Israelites who were facing exile. The cultural setting includes the belief in God's power and the Israelites' need for reassurance during a time of uncertainty.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, someone might feel abandoned by God during a crisis. This verse can remind them of God's power and presence, even when things seem dry and hopeless, like a fish out of water.