Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Taim ol pikinini bilong ol liklik sayor i redi bilong kisim, dispela man i no save kisim plang bilong krungutim wit na krungutim ol. Na em i no save pulim wilkar antap long ol olsem em i save mekim bilong kisim ol pikinini wit. Nogat. Em i save kisim liklik stik tasol na paitim ol liklik sayor, bilong kisim ol pikinini bilong ol.
What Does This Mean?
Isaiah is explaining how different crops are handled. Fitches and cummin are treated gently, not harshly like other crops. This shows the importance of treating things appropriately based on their nature.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have two different toys, a teddy bear and a ball. You wouldn't throw the teddy bear like you would the ball. Similarly, this verse tells us to treat different things in ways that are right for them.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Isaiah, written around 700 B.C. Isaiah was speaking to the people of Israel, who were familiar with farming practices. The message reflects the cultural understanding of farming and the careful handling of certain crops.
Living It Out Today
In our modern context, this can be applied to how we handle sensitive situations or people. Just like fitches and cummin need gentle treatment, sometimes we need to be careful and thoughtful in our approach to people or situations.