Bible Question: Did Adam and Eve know the meaning of the word evil before biting into the forbidden fruit? |
Bible Answer: Hello wonbyone, Genesis 2:16-17 NASU 16 The LORD God commanded the man, saying, "From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; 17 but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die." They knew they were not supposed to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil because God had commanded them not to do so. Take a look at Genesis 3:22 (NASU) 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" I believe this verse shows that they did not know the meaning of evil until after they had been disobedient to God's command. |