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NASB | Genesis 3:3 but from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.'" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:3 except the fruit from the tree which is in the middle of the garden. God said, 'You shall not eat from it nor touch it, otherwise you will die.'" |
Bible Question: Since the Bible forbids incest (Leviticus 18:6-18) then how was the world populated with just Adam and Eve?" In other words, if the daughters of Adam and Eve were having sexual relations with the sons of Adam and Eve, then how can God say that incest is forbidden? |
Bible Answer: Hi, good question for sure. Adam and Eve's children were so much closer to perfect bodies that marrying sibling wasn't a problem. God saw to it that he included this law (Lev 18:6-18) when it became necessary after many generations from Adam and Eve. It also explains why they lived so long - makes sense when you view it that way and that's why I point to Gen 3:3 indicating that Adam and Eve were designed to live forever. After sinning, they consequently lived a long time befpre eventually dieing. Let me know if you have further questons. /PaulD |