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1455. JALINDOBHAKA NI NDOTO ALI NJUMU GINEHE!

KISWAHILI: ZINAWAKA ZILIZOMBISH, ITAKUWAJE KWA ZILE KAVU!

USULI, MAANA, NA MATUMIZI YA KILA SIKU

Kundi la Kikabila la Wasukuma hutumia Methali mbalimbali katika kuwafundisha wanajamii wao vya kutosha kuhakikisha kwamba ujumbe wao unaeleweka wazi. Mojawapo ya Methali hizo inasema, “Wanakaribia kuchomwa moto wale wapya, itakuwaje kwa wale wavu!”

Methali ya Sukuma inayotumika juu hutumia taswira dhahiri kutoka kwa maisha ya kila siku ya vijijini ya kuchomwa kwa kuni. Wakati kuni mbichi (zenye unyevu) zinapoanza kuwaka moto, kila mtu anajua kwamba kuni kavu zitawaka haraka na kwa ukali zaidi.

Katika muktadha huu, methali hiyo inawafundisha watu kuhusu matokeo yasiyoepukika na uzito wa hukumu au ugumu unaokuja. Inatumika kama onyo au somo la kuona mbele.

Ikiwa wale wanaoonekana kuwa na nguvu, salama, au wasio na hatia wanakabiliwa na shida, wale walio katika hali dhaifu au ya hatia wanapaswa kutarajia nini?

Katika mazungumzo ya kila siku, methali hiyo hutumika wakati jambo baya linawapata watu au viongozi wanaoheshimiwa, ili kuwaonya wengine kuwa waangalifu.

Inasisitiza kwamba wakati adhabu au bahati mbaya inayowafikia hata wenye nguvu, wale wasio na nguvu wanapaswa kuwa waangalifu zaidi.

Methali hii inafanya kazi kama ukumbusho kwamba kila mtu yuko chini ya haki, marekebisho, na uwajibikaji hakuna anayeachwa.

Zaidi ya hayo, ina sauti ya tafakari ya maadili kwa kuwahimiza wanadamu kutubu, kujiandaa, na kutenda kwa busara kabla haijachelewa.

Hekima hii ya Wasukuma inaakisi kwa karibu mafundisho yanayopatikana katika Maandiko hasa maneno ya Yesu mwenyewe na ujumbe wa manabii na mitume kuhusu haki ya Mungu.

Kwa mfano, Yesu, kama tunavyosoma katika Luka 23:31, anatumia taswira hiyo hiyo kuonya kwamba ikiwa Yeye, asiye na hatia, atateswa, wenye hatia wanapaswa kutarajia mabaya zaidi.

Kama methali, 1 Petro 4:17, pia inaonya kwamba hukumu huanza na waaminifu; wengine wanapaswa kuichukulia kama wito mzito wa kuongoka.

Mbali na hayo, Mithali 29:1 inatupa wazo la uwepo wa haki ya Mungu ambayo huwajia wanadamu wote, hasa wale wanaopuuza maonyo wanayopewa katika maisha yao ya kila siku.

Milinganisho ya Kibiblia

Luka 23:31: “Kwa maana wakitenda mambo haya wakati mti ni mbichi, itakuwaje wakati ukiwa mkavu?”

1 Petro 4:17: “Kwa maana wakati umefika wa hukumu kuanza katika nyumba ya Mungu; na ikianza nasi, mwisho wao wasiotii Injili ya Mungu utakuwaje?”

Mithali 29:1: “Yeyote atakayebaki na shingo ngumu baada ya kukemewa mara nyingi ataangamizwa ghafla bila tiba.”

Matumizi ya Kisasa na Matumizi ya Kidini

Katika ulimwengu wa leo, methali hii inatoa tafakari ya kimaadili na kiroho kwa jamii na watu binafsi vile vile.

Katika maisha ya jamii: Inawakumbusha viongozi, familia, na waumini kwamba ikiwa makosa au kuoza kwa maadili kunaleta mateso hata kwa wanaoheshimiwa au wenye nguvu, wengine lazima waangalie na kubadilisha njia zao haraka iwezekanavyo.

Katika mafundisho ya kichungaji: Wahubiri na makatekista wanaweza kutumia methali hii kuonyesha umuhimu wa uongofu, unyenyekevu, na uangalifu katika imani. Inawahimiza waaminifu kutafakari maisha yao na kuepuka kuridhika.

Katika hali ya kiroho ya kibinafsi: Inampa changamoto kila mwamini kuwa macho na tayari kwa majaribu, toba, na wito wa Mungu. Ikiwa hata wenye haki hukabili utakaso, je, wasiojali wanapaswa kutayarisha mioyo yao zaidi?

Kwa hivyo, wanafundishana kwa kusema kwamba wako karibu kuchomwa na wale walio wapya, nini kitatokea kwa wale waliokauka! Hiyo ni kukumbushana kwamba majaribu ya “moto” ya maisha, haki, au marekebisho ya kimungu hayamwachi mtu yeyote. Hata kama kuni mpya itaanza kuungua, kuni kavu haiwezi kutoroka.

Inawaita watu wote kwenye hekima, toba, na upya wa imani, wakiamini rehema za Mungu na kujitahidi kuishi kwa unyofu kabla ya siku ya majaribu kufika.

ENGLISH: THEY ARE ABOUT TO GET BURNED THE FRESH ONES, WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE DRY ONES!

Background, Meaning, and Everyday Use

The Sukuma Ethnic Group uses various Proverbs in teaching their societal members enough to make sure that their message is clearly understood. One of those Proverbs says, “They are about to get burned the fresh ones, what will happen to the dry ones!”  

The overhead Sukuma proverb uses a vivid image from everyday rural life of the burning of firewood. When the fresh (wet) firewood begins to catch fire, everyone knows that the dry firewood will burn even more quickly and fiercely.

In this context, the proverb teaches people about inevitable consequences and the seriousness of coming judgment or hardship. It serves as a warning or lesson in foresight.
If those who are seemingly strong, safe, or innocent are facing trouble, what should those in a weaker or guiltier position expect?

In daily conversation, the proverb is used when something bad happens to respected people or leaders, to warn others to be cautious.

It emphasizes that when punishment or misfortune that reaches even the powerful, the less powerful should be even more careful.

This proverb works a as a reminder that everyone is subject to justice, correction, and accountability no one is exempted.

In addition to that, it carries a tone of moral reflection by urging human beings to repent, prepare, and act wisely before it is too late.

This Sukuma wisdom closely mirrors teachings which are found in Scripture particularly Jesus’ own words and the messages of the prophets and apostles about divine justice.

Jesus, for instance, as what we read in Luke 23:31, uses the same imagery for warning that if He, the innocent one, suffers persecution, the guilty should expect even worse.

Like the proverb, 1Peter 4:17, also warns that judgment starts with the faithful; others should take it as a serious call to conversion.

In addition to that, Proverbs 29:1 gives to us an idea of the presence of justice of God which comes to all human beings, especially to those who ignore warnings which are given to them in their daily lives.

Biblical Parallels

Luke 23:31: “For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

1Peter 4:17: “For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?”

Proverbs 29:1: “Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.”

Contemporary Use and Religious Application

In today’s world, this proverb offers a moral and spiritual reflection for communities and individuals alike.

In community life: It reminds leaders, families, and believers that if wrongdoing or moral decay brings suffering even to the respected or powerful, others must take heed and change their ways as soon as possible.

In pastoral teaching: Preachers and catechists can use this proverb to illustrate the importance of conversion, humility, and vigilance in faith. It urges the faithful to reflect on their lives and avoid complacency.

In personal spirituality: It challenges each believer to be alert and ready for trials, repentance, and God’s call. If even the righteous face purification, how much more should the careless prepare their hearts?

Therefore, they teach each other by saying they are about to get burned the fresh ones, what will happen to the dry ones!  That is to remind one another that life’s “fire” trials, justice, or divine correction spares no one. If even the fresh wood begins to burn, the dry wood cannot escape.

It calls all people to wisdom, repentance, and renewal of faith, trusting in God’s mercy and striving to live uprightly before the day of testing comes.

By Justina Deus,

+255710058590.

 

 

 

 

1454. LYASHIGA IBITI.

Akahayile kenako kahoyelile wihuguji bho bhanhu abho bhanaga ibiti. Abhanhu bhenabho bhagalibhona ilibiti ilo lyalumaga bhanhu nulu mitugo lilibhasanga, na bhandya gwihugula kugiki bhadule gwipija abhoyi na mitugo yabho bho kupela. Hunagwene abhanhu bhenabho bhihugulaga bho guyomba giki, “lyashiga ibiti.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agabhitilaga mihayo ya bhubhi abhiye, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhanyamaga abhanhu obhatula mpaga obhataja isabho jabho kunguno ya nhungwa jakwe ijabhubhi jinijo, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agasalalikaga umuchalo jakwe jinijo mpaka bhayumpela abhanhu kunguno ya gubhitila mihayo ya bhubhi yiniyo, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nilibiti ilo lyadimaga bhanhu mpaga nose bhuyulipelaga abhanhu ulu bhalibhona, kunguno nuweyi agabhitilaga abhiye mihayo ya bhubhi, mpaga nose bhayumpela ulu bhamona, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene ulu bhamona bhagayombaga giki, “lyashiga ibiti.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya kuleka nhungwa ja gubhitila mihayo ya bhubhi abhanhu bho gwikala nabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gwiyambilija chiza uguitumama imilimo yabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Danieli 7:19.

1Peter 5:8.

KISWAHILI: FISI ANAKUJA.

Msemo huo huongelea watu waliokuwa wakipashana habari walipomuona fisi. Watu hao walimuona fiki aliyekamata watu au mifugo wakaanza kupashana habari kwa lengo la kutaka kuokoa maisha yao na ya mifugo yao. Ndiyo maana waliambiana kwamba, “fisi anakuja.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye huwatendea maovu wenzake, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huwakaba watu na kuwadai wampe pesa zao kwa nguvu, kwa sababu ya tabia yake hiyo ya kuwatendea maovu wenzake, maishani mwake. Yeye huzomewa mpaka kukimbiwa na watu wa kijiji chake hicho kwa sababu ya tabia yake hiyo ya kuwatendea maovu wenzake, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule fisi waliyemkimbia watu, kwa sababu naye huwatendea maovu wenzake mpaka wanaanza kumkimbia wanapomuona. Ndiyo maana walipomuana anawajia walisema kwamba, “fisi anakuja.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuachana na tabia za kuwatendea maovu wenzao kwa kuishi nao vizuri, ili waweze kuishi kwa amani, maishani mwao.

Danieli 7:19.

1Peter 5:8.

1453.  OGUMAGA

Aho kale bhalihoyi bhanhu bhadatu abho bhali kihamo umulugendo lobho. Umo obho oliotuula jikolo umumhinda yakwe ukunu nabhiye bhadebhile igiki alinajo. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agajiguma ijikolo jinijo bho nduhu ugumana uweyi kunguno ya bhulekanija bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi aho ojilola umuoliojitulila agajigaiwa. Hunagwene abhiye bhagang’wila giki “ogumaga.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alingunanija ojikolo jakwe umukikalile kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agajilekanijaga sagala isabho jakwe mpaga nose jajimila, kunguno ya bhugumanija bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agikalaga ukoya na nzala aha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya gujilekanija sagala isabho jakwe mpaka nose jajimila, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agajituula sagala ijikolo jakwe mpaga nose jujimila, kunguno nuweyi agajilekanijaga sagala isabho jakwe mpaga nose jajimila, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “ogumaga.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho gujilabhila chiza isabho jabho, kugiki jidule gubhambilija chiza ugujibheja ikaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Ukubhazunya akahayile kenako kalanga bhabhatijiwa higulya ya guilanhana chiza inema ya wejiwa iyo igolechiwaga na ng’wenda gope uyo bhagawilagwa giki bhagushishe mpaga kuli Mulungu guligope chiniko.

Kutoka 12:17.

Hesabu 3:8.

Yohana 21:15-17.

KISWAHILI: AMEDONDOSHA.

Hapo zamani walikuwepo watu watatu waliokuwa pamoja katika safari yao. Mmoja wao aliweka kitu mfukoni mwake na wenzake wakafahamu kuwa na kitu kicho. Mtu huyo, alikidondosha kitu hicho bila ya yeye kufahamu kwa sababu ya kutokujali kwake vitu vyake. Yeye alipokiangalia mfukoni mwake alikikosa mpaka akaanza kukitafuta. Ndiyo maana wenzake hayo, walimwambia kwamba, “amedondosha.”

Masemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye huvitelekeza hovyo vitu vyake, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huzitelekeza hovyo mali zake mpaka mwishowe zinapotea kwa sababu ya kutokujali kwake huko maishani mwake. Yeye husumbuliwa na tatizo la njaa, yaani tatizo la kukosa chakula, katika familia yake kwa sababu ya kutokuzijali vizuri mali zake hizo, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyeweka hovyo kitu chake mpaka akakipoteza, kwa sababu naye huzitelekeza hovyo mali zake mpaka mwishowe zinapotea, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “amedondosha.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuzitunza vizuri mali zao, ili ziweze kuwasaidia katika kuziendeleza vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Msemo huo pia huwafundisha wabatizwa juu ya kuitunza neema ya utakaso inaoneshwa na nguo nyeupe ambayo huambiwa, na mbatizaji, kuwa, waifikishe kwa Mungu ikiwa nyeupe hivyo.

Kutoka 12:17.

Hesabu 3:8.

Yohana 21:15-17.

1452. ALI MUKAPILIPONDO.

Akahayile kenako kalolile munhu uyo ali mujifungo kunguno ya yabhubhi bhokwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo oliotungwa kunguno ya wikolosha bhokwe bhunubho ukubhiye. Uweyi abhikoloshaga abhiye, widuma nabho mpaka oding’wa na kuchalwa mukapilipondo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “ali mukapilipondo.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo ali na nhungwa ja gwita mihayo yabhubhi, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agidumaga na bhanhu abho agikalaga nabho mpaka oyisalambanya ikaya yakwe kunguno ya nhungwa jakwe ijabhubhi jinijo, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agaikenagulaga ikaya yakwe kunguno ya nhungwa jakwe ijabhubhi jinijo, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo obhikoloshaga abhiye mpaka uchalwa mujela, kunguno nuweyi agidumaga na bhanhu bhakwe mpaka oyikenagula ikaya yakwe yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “ali mukapilipondo.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya guleka gwita yabhubhi bho gubhiza na nhungwa ja gwiyambilija gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya yabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mwanzo 39:20-23.

Luka 23:19-28.

Matendo 12:4-5.

Waebrania 11:36.

Ufunuo 2:10.

KISWAHILI: YUMO KIFUNGONI.

Msemo huo huangalia mtu aliyekuwa kifunguni kwa sababu ya makosa mbalimbali. Mtu huyo, alifungwa kwa sababu ya uchokozi wake kwa wenzake. Yeye aliwachokoza watu mpaka akakosana nao na kupelekwa jela. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba, “yumo kifungoni.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu mwenye tabia ya kutenda maovu, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hutenda maovu ya kuwakosea haki wenzake mpaka anaivuruga familia yake, kwa sababu ya tabia yake hiyo mbaya, maishani mwake. Yeye hukosana na wenzake mpaka wanaishi bila kusalimiana nao kwa sababu ya tabia yake hiyo ya kutenda maovu, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyewachokoza wenzake mpaka akafungwa jela, kwa sababu naye huwatendea maovu wenzake mpaka anaivuruga familia yake maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “yumo kifungoni.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na tabia njema ya kusaidiana vizuri katika kuyatekeleza majukumu yao, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Mwanzo 39:20-23.

Luka 23:19-28.

Matendo 12:4-5.

Waebrania 11:36.

Ufunuo 2:10.

1451. LYALIMBU.

Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ilolile munhu uyo otumamaga nimo gokwe mpaga ogumala chiza. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agagutumama unimo gunuyo bho nguzu ningi mpaga lyugalibhila ilimi kunguno ohayaga agumale wangu. Uweyi agagumala chiza unimo gokwe kunguno ya bhukamu bhokwe ubho gutumama nimo mpaga lyagalibhila ilimi. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wila giki, “lyalimbu.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo olinkamu o gutumama milimo yakwe chiza mpaka oyimala, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe gwingila diyu mpaka oyimala chiza kunguno ya bhukamu bhokwe, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agapandikaga sabho ningi noyi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya bhukamu bhokwe ubho gutumama chiza mpaka oyimala imilimo yakwe, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agatumama nimo gokwe mpaga ogumala, kunguno nuweyi agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe mpaka oyimala chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “lyalimbu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhukamu bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gupandika matwajo mingi, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mhubiri 3:1-12.

2Thimotheo 4:2.

KISWAHILI: LA JUA KUCHWA.

Chanzo cha msemo huo humwangalia mtu aliyefanya kazi yake mpaka akaimaliza. Mtu huyo, aliitekeleza kazi yake hiyo kutwa nzima kwa sababu alitaka kuimaliza haraka. Yeye aliimaliza vizuri kazi yake hiyo kwa sababu ya bidii yake ya kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yake kutwa nzima. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba ni “la jua kuchwa.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwwa kwa mtu mwenye bidii ya kufanya kazi zake vizuri mpaka anazimaliza, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo hujibidisha kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yake kuanzia asubuhi mpaka anayamaliza kwa sababu ya bidii yake hiyo ya kufanya kazi, maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mafanikio mengi katika familia yake hiyo kwa sababu ya bidii yake ya kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yake hayo, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyeitekeleza vizuri kazi yake mpaka akaimaliza, kwa sababu naye hujibidisha kufanya kazi zake vizuri mpaka anazimaliza, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba ni “la jua kuchwa.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na bidii ya kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yao, ili waweze kupata mafanikio mengi, maishani mwao.

Mhubiri 3:1-12.

2Thimotheo 4:2.