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NASB | Genesis 2:17 but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:17 but [only] from the tree of the knowledge (recognition) of good and evil you shall not eat, otherwise on the day that you eat from it, you shall most certainly die [because of your disobedience]." |
Bible Question:
What is the most accurate English translation of the Hebrew in Genesis 2:17? 'Dying you shall surely die'? And what does that mean? In Christ, royfish316 |
Bible Answer: Greetings Royfish316 and welcome to the forum. I was taught the meaning of Gen 2:17 exactly the same way you have it listed. I think if my memory serves me right, that the words “'Dying you shall surely die”, comes from the Hebrew construct and I would like to find that translation as well. I believe the English form of that would be as follows: Because of their disobedience, i.e. eating the forbidden fruit, their spirit died that very day and it set in motion and action that would result in their finally dying physically. Genesis 5:5 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died. I was taught this when I was a young Christian close to forth years ago while listening to tapes from a pastor in Huston Texas, who was very well versed in the Hebrew language. The end results are that Adam, through procreation, wasn’t able to pass on a living spirit; that part of man that communicates with God and understands His message; thus the need to be born again. 1 Cor. 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Couple that with: John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. The word (SEE) or (EIDO) in the Koine Greek could be literal or figurative and mean understanding. I sorry I can’t help you further but I hope you enjoy the forum. CDBJ |
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