Genesis 2:8

And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 2:8

BSB

And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, where He placed the man He had formed.

AKJV

And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

CPDV

Now the Lord God had planted a Paradise of enjoyment from the beginning. In it, he placed the man whom he had formed.

ERV

And the LORD God planted a garden eastward, in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

NHEB

And the LORD God planted a garden eastward, in Eden, and there he put the man whom he had formed.

SMT

And Jehovah God will plant a garden in Eden from the east; and he will put there the man which he will form.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 2:8

AndtheLORDH3068Proper Name GodH430Noun Masculine plantedH5193VerbagardenH1588 eastwardH6924inEdenH5731andthereH8033AdverbheputH7760VerbthemanH120Noun Masculine whomH834hehadformedH3335Verb

Commentary for Genesis 2:8

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

Overview of Genesis 2:8

Summary

Deity establishes paradise and positions first human within

Place

Eden

Event

Garden established for humanity

Estimated Time Period

Day 6