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The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground. Their fruit was pleasing to look at and good to eat. The tree that gives life forever was in the middle of the garden. The tree that gives the ability to tell the difference between good and evil was also there.
Reference
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: ῥαββονί (rhabboní)
God
Hebrew: ʼâdôwn
sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
Greek: κύριος (kýrios)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
Hebrew: ʼĕlâhh
God
Greek: ὅλος (hólos)
"whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
Hebrew: kôl
{properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)}
Hebrew: ʻêtsâh
timber
Hebrew: dâgâh
to spawn, i.e. become numerous
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: ἑδραίωμα (hedraíōma)
a support, i.e. (figuratively) basis
Greek: ὀπώρα (opṓra)
properly, even-tide of the (summer) season (dog-days), i.e. (by implication) ripe fruit
Hebrew: ʼêb
{a green plant}
Greek: ἀρεσκεία (areskeía)
complaisance
Greek: ἀφοράω (aphoráō)
to consider attentively
Hebrew: chêzêv
a sight
Hebrew: ʼêtsel
a side; (as a preposition) near
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: βίος (bíos)
life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
Hebrew: rᵉkûwsh
property (as gathered)
Greek: γεύομαι (geúomai)
to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: δένδρον (déndron)
a tree
Hebrew: ʼîylân
a tree
Hebrew: zôw
this or that
Greek: ζάω (záō)
to live (literally or figuratively)
Hebrew: chay
alive; also (as noun in plural) life
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Hebrew: ṭabbûwr
properly, accumulated; i.e. (by implication) a summit
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: κῆπος (kēpos)
a garden
Hebrew: gan
a garden (as fenced)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: δένδρον (déndron)
a tree
Hebrew: ʼîylân
a tree
Hebrew: zôw
this or that
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: εὐπορέω (euporéō)
(intransitively) to be good for passing through, i.e. (figuratively) have pecuniary means
Hebrew: kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
Greek: ἐκλαλέω (eklaléō)
to divulge
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: διαίρεσις (diaíresis)
a distinction or (concretely) variety
Greek: μεταξύ (metaxý)
betwixt (of place or person); (of time) as adjective, intervening, or (by implication) adjoining
Greek: βίος (bíos)
life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
Hebrew: rᵉkûwsh
property (as gathered)
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: φαῦλος (phaûlos)
"foul" or "flawy", i.e. (figuratively) wicked
Greek: δή (dḗ)
a particle of emphasis or explicitness; now, then, etc.
Hebrew: ʼôw
desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
Greek: ἐκεῖ (ekeî)
there; by extension, thither
Creation
Ezekiel 31:16
Evil
Genesis 3:22
Genesis 2:17
Parallel theme
Revelation 22:14
Revelation 22:2
Ezekiel 47:12
Proverbs 11:30
Proverbs 3:18
References God
Revelation 2:7
Genesis 3:3
Verse Explanation
God caused many beautiful trees to grow in the garden. They produced pleasant fruit to eat and made the garden attractive. Among them were two special trees that held unique importance within the garden. This verse shows that God provided both beauty and practical needs at the same time. The garden was not only useful but also enjoyable to live in. It teaches that God's gifts often include both necessity and beauty. His creation reflects generosity, wisdom, and purpose, offering people a place where they could enjoy life while learning responsibility and obedience.