Definition: Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given [them] to me.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Genesis 31:9. It’s a really interesting story about a young man named Joseph! Here's what it means in simpler terms: Basically, God is letting Joseph out of jail. Let’s unpack it a little bit: “Thus God hath taken away…” : This means God has decided to allow Joseph to go somewhere. “…the cattle of your father” : Joseph's father was a shepherd. The “cattle” here refers to his sheep and goats. Think of them as his livelihood – the things he worked for. "...to me." : This is a bit tricky, but it means God has given Joseph a new opportunity . He’s letting him go to Egypt to help his brothers. The bigger picture: This story is about obedience and trust. Joseph was being punished for disobeying God's instructions. But by trusting in God, he gets a chance to do something incredible – to travel across the desert and become incredibly important! It’s a powerful message about: God’s Sovereignty: He’s in control of everything, even when it seems unfair. Trusting in God’s Plan: Even when things seem difficult, we should trust that God has a plan for us. Do you want me to explain any part of this story in more detail? For example, I could talk about: The context of the story – why was Joseph punished? Joseph's character and how he responds to this opportunity.