Subject: Genesis 3:1-7 |
Bible Note: Greetings Paul! I don't mean to be rude, but to put it bluntly: this is a dangerous method of interpretation. You referred to Ez. 31:1-9. Yes, a Cedar is used as a symbol for the nation of Assria. But, did you notice that the text clearly indicates that the tree in this passage is symbolic. Gen. 3 makes no such distinction. The normal rule of interpretation is that a passage is to be taken literally unless there is something in the passage which indicates that is to be taken in some other way. There is no such indication in Gen. 3. If we all followed this interpretational method, we could make any passage say anything we want. Earlier you cross referenced Gen. 3:1-7 with the parable of the seeds in the NT. I have heard other people make that connection recently. If you don't mind, where did you hear that from? Somebody out there must be teaching it! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |