Ina, va endle timbilu ta vona ku fana ni ribye, lerova va nga yingisi nawu ni marito lawa Yehovha wa mavuthu a ma rhumeleke hi moya wa yena hi ku tirhisa vaprofeta vo sungula; hikokwalaho, vukarhi lebyikulu byi huma eka Hosi ya mavuthu.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that the people of Israel hardened their hearts like a diamond and refused to listen to God's law and messages given by earlier prophets. As a result, they faced great wrath from God.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really hard rock in your backpack instead of ears. That’s how some people were back then – they didn’t want to hear anything God had to say. This made God very sad and angry.
Historical Background
Zechariah wrote this book during the Persian period, around 520 BCE. He was addressing the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon. The cultural setting reflects a time of rebuilding Jerusalem and facing challenges in faithfulness.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, consider how often we ignore advice or warnings from trusted sources because we're too stubborn to listen. This verse shows that ignoring God's guidance can lead to serious consequences.
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obediencestubbornnessconsequencesprophetswrath of Godhearing God's voice