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NASB | Genesis 3:22 ¶ Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever"-- |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:22 ¶ And the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), knowing [how to distinguish between] good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take from the tree of life as well, and eat [its fruit], and live [in this fallen, sinful condition] forever"-- |
Bible Question: Who are Us? Does this mean that there were more than Adam, Eve, and our Lord God (Gen 3:8) in the garden? The amplified version suggests this is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but could this also be angels? The reason I ask this is because it's suggested in the words "take also" that someone else is eating from the tree of life to live forever, and I don't believe that God would create a tree that he would have to eat from to stay immortal. Can anyone help me out? I'm confused. |
Bible Answer: The cross references for "tree of life" are Revelation 22:2,14 and 19. |