And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 2 of Genesis. The second creation account focuses attention on Adam and the garden of Eden. The human being receives life from God and a specific responsibility: to cultivate and keep the garden, as well as to obey the command concerning the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
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Compare Genesis 2:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und Gott der HERR gebot dem Menschen und sprach: Du sollst essen von allerlei Bäumen im Garten;
Y mandó Jehová Dios al hombre, diciendo: De todo árbol del huerto comerás;
L'Eternel Dieu donna cet ordre à l'homme: Tu pourras manger de tous les arbres du jardin;
E il Signore Iddio comandò all’uomo, dicendo: Mangia pur d’ogni albero del giardino.
E ordenou o SENHOR Deus ao homem, dizendo: De toda a árvore do jardim comerás livremente,
耶和華上帝吩咐那人說:「園中各樣樹上所出的,你可以隨意吃,
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