Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
“Tasol pait na hangre na sik i no inap pinisim olgeta Juda. Nogat. Bai mi larim liklik lain tasol i stap, na bai mi salim ol i go nabaut long ol arapela kantri. Na bai ol i ken save gut olsem, mi yet mi Bikpela. Na bai ol Juda i stori long ol dispela arapela lain long pasin nogut ol yet i bin mekim. Na tu, ol bai i tokim ol long mi bin mekim save long ol. Ol dispela lain bai i harim na bai ol tu i save gut olsem, mi yet mi Bikpela.”
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from God, speaking through the prophet Ezekiel. It says that when God scatters the people among other nations, they will realize that He is the Lord. The key message is that God's actions will prove His sovereignty.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big bag of marbles, and you scatter them in your room. When you find them all over, you realize the bag was full of marbles. This verse is like that, but God is saying that when He spreads the people far apart, they will realize He is in charge.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this verse around 593 BCE while in exile in Babylon. He addressed the people of Judah, who were being exiled for their disobedience to God. This verse speaks to the cultural setting of displacement and exile.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse can be applied to understanding God's sovereignty in times of difficulty. For example, if someone moves to a new country due to job loss and finds unexpected blessings, they may realize God's control over their circumstances.