Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Dispela em i maus bilong Bikpela, na em i tokim mi olsem, “Man bilong graun, sia king bilong mi i stap long dispela haus. Na em i ples bilong ol manmeri i ken i kam na lotu long mi. Bai mi stap hia oltaim, namel long ol manmeri bilong Israel. Na bihain ol Israel wantaim ol king bilong ol, ol bai i no inap daunim gutpela nem bilong mi gen. Bai ol i no moa lotu long ol giaman god. Na bai ol king i no moa wokim haus bilong ol klostu tru long haus bilong mi. Bipo haus bilong ol i stap olsem, na i gat wanpela banis tasol i stap namel long mi na ol king. Na taim ol king i bin dai long haus bilong ol, dispela i mekim haus bilong mi i kamap doti. Na tu ol i bin mekim olkain stingpela pasin na daunim biknem bilong mi. Olsem na mi bin belhat long ol na bagarapim ol.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to Ezekiel and tells him that He will make His home among the people of Israel forever. God promises to dwell there, and expects the people and their leaders to keep the place holy and not defile it with their wrong actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine God as a loving parent saying, 'I want to live in your house forever, but I want you to keep it clean and nice, and not do naughty things that would make me sad about living there.'
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. It was given to the exiled Israelites in Babylon to encourage them and to remind them of God's promise to return and dwell among them.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us to keep our hearts and homes clean and holy, just as God wants His people to keep their temple holy. Think of a time you invited someone special to your house, and how you would make sure everything was nice and welcoming for them.