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NASB | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty (subtle, skilled in deceit) than any living creature of the field which the LORD God had made. And the serpent (Satan) said to the woman, "Can it really be that God has said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" [Rev 12:9-11] |
Subject: Why did Eve orginally leave the garden? |
Bible Note: Emmaus, wow – you responded to both of my questions from last night. Thank you. Your response to my concept of Eve being outside the garden is understandable. Too often we hear a sermon from some rushed priest or preacher and take it for gospel. Another preacher adds his or her two-bits and pretty soon we have a “doctrine” that doesn’t fit Scripture. When I read His Word, I pay attention to ALL the words, not just the verbs and nouns. In that portion of Scripture, Eve and the serpent are talking about the tree which IS IN THE MIDST of the garden. IF they were standing in the garden, and in particular, next to the tree being discussed, they wouldn’t be making reference “to the tree in the midst of the garden”. They would be making references to “this tree”. It was later that Eve saw that the fruit looked good to eat. And Adam was with her at that time. The four letter word WHEN she saw – tells me that a period of time had transpired since the serpent and she had had their little conversation. Many such words fill that story to prove my point. So I am wondering the same thing still about Eve being where she shouldn’t have been. But I do appreciate your imput, Emmaus. Tom |