Èmi náà óo sì yan ìjìyà fún wọn, n óo jẹ́ kí ẹ̀rù wọn pada sórí wọn. Nítorí pé nígbà tí mo pè wọ́n, ẹnikẹ́ni wọn kò dáhùn; nígbà tí mo sọ̀rọ̀ fún wọn, wọn kò gbọ́, wọ́n ṣe ohun tí ó burú lójú mi, wọ́n yan ohun tí inú mi kò dùn sí.”
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.