Genesis 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 2:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 2:17 — NIV
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Cross-References for Genesis 2:17
“but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’”
Recalls the original prohibition and the consequence of disobedience.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Explains the spiritual consequence of disobedience.
“For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”
Links the death threatened in Genesis to its fulfillment through Adam and its remedy through Christ.
“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.”
Describes the act of disobedience that resulted in death.
“Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”
Explains the progression from desire to sin to death.
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