Genesis 2:10

And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 2:10

BSB

Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it branched into four headwaters:

AKJV

And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it was parted, and became into four heads.

CPDV

And a river went forth from the place of enjoyment so as to irrigate Paradise, which is divided from there into four heads.

ERV

And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became four heads.

NHEB

And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it separated and became the source of four rivers.

SMT

And a river shall go out from Eden to water the garden, and from thence it shall be separated into four heads.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 2:10

AndariverH5104Noun MasculinewentoutH3318VerbofEdenH5731towaterH8248VerbthegardenH1588andfromthenceitwaspartedH6504VerbandbecameintofourH702 headsH7218Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 2:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 2:10

Summary

Single waterway divides into four major river systems

Place

Eden

Event

River system described

Estimated Time Period

Day 3