| 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: | 3 |
| Verse: | 22 |
| Translations | |||
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| Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
| English | kjv | King James Version | And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: |
| English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | And the Lord God said, Now the man has become like one of us, having knowledge of good and evil; and now if he puts out his hand and takes of the fruit of the tree of life, he will go on living for ever. |
| English | web | World English Bible | Yahweh God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand, and also take of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever—” |
| English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | The LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand, and also take of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever—” |
| Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | et ait : Ecce Adam quasi unus ex nobis factus est, sciens bonum et malum : nunc ergo ne forte mittat manum suam, et sumat etiam de ligno vitæ, et comedat, et vivat in æternum. |
| Explanations | |
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| Age Group | Explanation |
| 5 | And the Lord God said, 'The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.' |
| 10 | This is where God says that the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil, and that he must not be allowed to eat from the tree of life and live forever. |
| 15 | This verse shows the reality of human mortality and the consequence of sin on human life. |
| 20 | This verse emphasizes the importance of living a life of obedience to God's commands and the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. |