Genesis 2:16

And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 2:16

BSB
And the LORD God commanded him, "You may eat freely from every tree of the garden,
AKJV
And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat:
CPDV
And he instructed him, saying: "From every tree of Paradise, you shall eat.
ERV
And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:
NHEB
And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat;
SMT
And Jehovah God will appoint to the man, saying, From every tree of the garden eating, thou shalt eat.

Commentary for Genesis 2:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 2:16
Summary
Creator grants permission to consume vegetation freely
Place
Eden
Event
Adam given dietary permission
Estimated Time Period
Day 6
Category
Law