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NASB | Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:9 And [in that garden] the LORD God caused to grow from the ground every tree that is desirable and pleasing to the sight and good (suitable, pleasant) for food; the tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the [experiential] knowledge (recognition) of [the difference between] good and evil. [Rev 2:7; 22:14, 19] |
Subject: The fruit and leaves of the tree of life |
Bible Note: Hi stj, nobly put and I accept it in the spirit in which it is given. I can assure you that I am as hot for the truth of the word of God as you are, but I do recognise that it comes to us from many angles. Nor am I ever cavalier in my attitude towards it. I am too conscious that I am dealing with the word of God. But for that very reason it is necessary to go back to what was originaly given. And that is what Bible translators try to do. But it can never be done perfectly. And despite the claims of some, no one, not even the most fervent literalist, ever takes the Bible wholly literally, for it is not written in that way. Thus what we must each do is seek to obtain a balance. Very best wishes Jonp |