Genesis 2:15

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 2:15

BSB
Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.
AKJV
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
CPDV
Thus, the Lord God brought the man, and put him into the Paradise of enjoyment, so that it would be attended and preserved by him.
ERV
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
NHEB
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and take care of it.
SMT
And Jehovah God will take the man and will set him down in the garden of Eden to work it and to keep it.

Commentary for Genesis 2:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 2:15
Summary
Deity places human into paradise with cultivating responsibilities
Place
Eden
Event
Adam assigned garden duties
Estimated Time Period
Day 6
Category
Creation