Definition: Thus have I been twenty years in thy house; I served thee fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy cattle: and thou hast changed my wages ten times.
Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this passage from Genesis 31:41. It’s a really fascinating story about a man named Joseph! Here's what it means in simple terms: Basically, Joseph was treated incredibly well for a long time. He was given a comfortable life – he was put to work for his brothers, and then he was assigned to care for his father, Jacob. He lived with his family for 20 years, and then for 14 more years. During that time, he worked for Joseph’s family, and he was paid ten times what he would have earned if he had just been working a regular job. Here's the key takeaway: Joseph was incredibly valued and treated well during this period. He wasn’t just a worker; he was seen as incredibly important and cherished. It’s a story about favoritism and being treated unfairly. It highlights how easily people can be manipulated or treated differently based on their position or relationship. It's a bit of a dramatic story, but it speaks to the importance of respect and fairness! 😊 --- Would you like me to: Explain another part of this story? (Like Joseph’s escape?) Talk about what this passage might be teaching us about human behavior?