Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Long dispela as na bai mi makim hevi ol bai i karim, em dispela hevi ol i save pret tumas long en. Long wanem, mi bin singaut long ol, na ol i no bin bekim singaut bilong mi. Na tu mi bin autim tok bilong mi long ol, tasol ol i no bihainim. Nogat. Ol i sakim tok bilong mi na mekim ol pasin nogut tasol long ai bilong mi, em ol pasin mi no laikim tru.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Isaiah, God speaks and expresses His disappointment with people who ignored Him and chose their own delusions and fears instead of listening to Him. God decides to bring upon them the consequences of their choices.
Explained for Children
Imagine you invite your friend to play but they ignore you and play with toys they made up. This verse is like God saying, 'Since you chose to play with your own make-believe games instead of playing with me, I'll let you deal with the problems that come from those games.'
Historical Background
Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 700 BCE to the people of Israel. He spoke to them during a time of societal decline, reminding them of God's calls and their lack of response.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be a person who ignores their health warnings and continues harmful habits, only to face serious health issues later, similar to how God describes bringing upon people the consequences of their choices.