Genesis 2:17
“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.”
What does Genesis 2:17 mean?
Genesis 2:17 (KJV) states, "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." This verse is one of the most famous in the Bible, as it marks the moment when God gives Adam a commandment…
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In the sacred narrative of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 17, we encounter a pivotal moment in the unfolding tale of humanity’s relationship with God: "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…
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O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You in reverent awe and humility, acknowledging Your majesty and power. As we reflect on Your profound message in Genesis 2:17, where You declared, "But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou…
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