Genesis 3:5

For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

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Other Translations for Genesis 3:5

BSB
"For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
AKJV
For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
CPDV
For God knows that, on whatever day you will eat from it, your eyes will be opened; and you will be like gods, knowing good and evil."
ERV
for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.
NHEB
for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
SMT
For God is knowing in the day of your eating from it, and your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.

Commentary for Genesis 3:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 3:5
Summary
Serpent promises consciousness through forbidden fruit consumption
Place
Garden of Eden
Event
Serpent tempts with false promise
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative