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NASB | Genesis 2:8 The LORD God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden; and there He placed the man whom He had formed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:8 And the LORD God planted a garden (oasis) in the east, in Eden (delight, land of happiness); and He put the man whom He had formed (created) there. |
Subject: Verse about being sentient |
Bible Note: Hi, tgc! Are you Jewish, a nonbeliever or a member of a new movement group? My question is based on the way you did not spell God on your post. God said, 'Let us make man in our own image, in the likeness of ourselves, and let them be masters of the fish of the sea, the birds of heaven, the cattle, all the wild animals and all the creatures, that creep along the ground.' (Genesis 1:26) God made us in His image and likeness; God is omnipotent so it would only be logical that we have some level of autonomy. Today, I call heaven and earth to witness against you: I am offering you life or death, blessing or curse. Choose life, then, so that you and your descendants may live, in the love of Yahweh your God, obeying his voice, holdig fast to him... (Deuteronomy 30:19-20) God has always allowed us free choice: But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believed in his name (John 1:12) And if anyone does not welcome you or listen to what you have to say, as you walk out of the house or town shake the dust from your feet. (Matthew 10:14) In other words, since they would not consent to acknowledge God, God abandoned them to their unacceptable thoughts and indecent behaviour. (Romans 1:28) look, I am standing at the door, knocking. If one of you hears me calling and opens the door, I will come in to share a meal at that person's side. (Revelation 3:20) But the rest of the human race, who escaped death by these plagues, refused either to abandon their own handiwork or to stop worshipping devils, the idols made of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood that can neither see nor hear nor move. Nor did they give up their murdering, or witchcraft, or fornication or stealing. (Revelation 9:20-21) but though people were scorched by the fierce heat of it, they cursed the name of God who had the power to cause such plagues, and they would not repent and glorify him. (Revelation 16:9) It is evidently clear that God will not force His Love and Mercy on us! We are given free reign over our autonomy, even when we are totally rebellious and sinking deep into the abyss of eternal damnation! God Bless! Angel |