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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: Hello Royfish, CDBJ has an interesting idea. I had never heard it put that way before. The way I have understood it is that the day he ate the fruit he actually began the dying process. Up until that point, Adam's body must not have worn down at all, but then his body began to decay and deteriorate which ultimately lead to his death. The same is true of us. Each day more and more of our body and mind dies. Our joints and organs wear out, our minds begin to become less sharp, etc. We basically spend our lives dying until we ultimately die. It is just my interpretation, but I hope it helps. Nick |
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