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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 (short): why put the tree in middle of garden |
Question (full): Why did God put the forbidden tree smack in the middle of the garden? Why not in a corner, behind thistles and thorns? Analogy: if I go to a party - best way to increase likihood of interaction is to be inviting, to be in the middle of the room. To shut myself off, I can go to a corner or behind large obstacles. Why did God tempt us so well? |