Genesis | |
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Testament: | Old |
Description: | Genesis is the first book of the Bible and describes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It outlines God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, setting the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative. |
Chapter: | 2 |
Verse: | 17 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | But of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you may not take; for on the day when you take of it, death will certainly come to you. |
English | web | World English Bible | but you shall not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | but you shall not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | de ligno autem scientiæ boni et mali ne comedas : in quocumque enim die comederis ex eo, morte morieris. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.' |
10 | This is where God says that it is not good for the man to be alone, and that he will make a helper suitable for him. |
15 | This verse sets up the creation of Eve, who will be the helper suitable for Adam. |
20 | This verse shows God's concern for the well-being of Adam and his provision for him through the creation of Eve. |