New International Version but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” New Living Translation “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’” English Standard Version but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” Berean Standard Bible but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” Berean Literal Bible and from the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You⁺ shall not eat from it, and you⁺ shall not touch it, lest you⁺ die.’” King James Bible But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. New King James Version but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’ ” New American Standard Bible but from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.’” NASB 1995 but from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.’” NASB 1977 but from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat from it or touch it, lest you die.’” Legacy Standard Bible but from the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God said, ‘You shall not eat from it, and you shall not touch it, lest you die.’” Amplified Bible except the fruit from the tree which is in the middle of the garden. God said, ‘You shall not eat from it nor touch it, otherwise you will die.’” Berean Annotated Bible but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God {Elohim} has said, ‘You⁺ must not eat of it or touch it, or you⁺ will die. Christian Standard Bible But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.’"” American Standard Version but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. Contemporary English Version except the one in the middle. He told us not to eat fruit from that tree or even to touch it. If we do, we will die." English Revised Version but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. GOD'S WORD® Translation except the tree in the middle of the garden. God said, 'You must never eat it or touch it. If you do, you will die!'" Good News Translation "except the tree in the middle of it. God told us not to eat the fruit of that tree or even touch it; if we do, we will die." International Standard Version "but as for the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, God has said, 'You are not to eat from it, nor are you to touch it, or you will die.'" NET Bible but concerning the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the orchard God said, 'You must not eat from it, and you must not touch it, or else you will die.'" New Heart English Bible but of the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.'" Webster's Bible Translation But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebut about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” World English Bible but not the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden. God has said, ‘You shall not eat of it. You shall not touch it, lest you die.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut from the fruit of the tree which [is] in the midst of the garden, God has said, You do not eat of it, nor touch it, lest you die.” Berean Literal Bible and from the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You⁺ shall not eat from it, and you⁺ shall not touch it, lest you⁺ die.’” Young's Literal Translation and of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden God hath said, Ye do not eat of it, nor touch it, lest ye die.' Smith's Literal Translation And from the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God said, Ye shall not eat from it, and ye shall not touch upon it, lest ye shall die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of paradise, God hath commanded us that we should not eat; and that we should not touch it, lest perhaps we die. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of Paradise, God has instructed us that we should not eat, and that we should not touch it, lest perhaps we may die.” New American Bible it is only about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden that God said, ‘You shall not eat it or even touch it, or else you will die.’ ” New Revised Standard Version but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of Paradise God said, “You shall not eat from it and you shall not touch it, lest you shall die.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said: Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.' Brenton Septuagint Translation but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Serpent's Deception…2The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, 3but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” 4“You will not surely die,” the serpent told her.… Cross References but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Revelation 22:2 down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Ezekiel 47:12 Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.” God has said, Exodus 20:1 And God spoke all these words: Deuteronomy 4:2 You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you. Proverbs 30:5-6 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. / Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar. ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, Genesis 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” Exodus 19:12-13 And you are to set up a boundary for the people around the mountain and tell them, ‘Be careful not to go up on the mountain or touch its base. Whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death. / No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with arrows—whether man or beast, he must not live.’ Only when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain.” Numbers 4:15 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. or you will die.’” Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ezekiel 18:4 Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. Deuteronomy 30:15-18 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster. / For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. / But if your heart turns away and you do not listen, but are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them, … Genesis 2:16-17 And the LORD God commanded him, “You may eat freely from every tree of the garden, / but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. 1 Timothy 2:14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression. Treasury of Scripture But of the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die. But. Genesis 2:16,17 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: … touch. Genesis 20:6 And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. Exodus 19:12,13 And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death: … 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Jump to Previous Death Die Eat Fruit Garden Hands Middle Midst Touch TreeJump to Next Death Die Eat Fruit Garden Hands Middle Midst Touch TreeGenesis 3 1. The serpent deceives Eve.6. Both she and Adam transgress the divine command, and fall into sin. 8. God arraigns them. 14. The serpent is cursed. 15. The promised seed. 16. The punishment of mankind. 21. Their first clothing. 22. Their expulsion from paradise. but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, Eve identifies the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, which stood in the garden as the one forbidden tree among the abundance God had provided. Its location marked it as the appointed boundary of obedience for Adam and Eve. Gen 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree… God has said, God had personally given Adam the command before Eve’s creation, and Adam evidently communicated it to her. His word established the terms of life in the garden and required trust in His authority. Exo 20:1 And God spoke all these words: ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, God’s original command forbade eating from the tree. Eve includes touching it, whether as a protective boundary or an addition to the command. The central issue remained clear: they were not to take and eat its fruit. Gen 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge… or you will die.’” Disobedience would bring the death God had warned of: immediate spiritual separation from Him and the eventual entrance of physical death into human experience. The warning revealed that rebellion against God’s command carries real judgment. Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God… Persons / Places / Events 1. EveThe first woman, created by God as a companion for Adam. In this verse, she is speaking to the serpent about God's command. 2. The Serpent A creature used by Satan to tempt Eve. The serpent is cunning and challenges God's command. 3. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil Located in the middle of the Garden of Eden, this tree represents the boundary set by God for Adam and Eve. 4. The Garden of Eden The perfect dwelling place created by God for Adam and Eve, symbolizing God's provision and presence. 5. God The Creator who gave the command not to eat from the tree, representing His authority and the moral order He established. Teaching Points Understanding God's CommandsRecognize the importance of knowing and adhering to God's specific instructions. Eve's addition of "or touch it" shows a deviation from God's original command, which can lead to misunderstanding and sin. The Nature of Temptation Temptation often involves questioning God's word and intentions. Be vigilant against distortions of God's truth that can lead to disobedience. Consequences of Disobedience Reflect on the serious consequences of disobeying God. The warning "you will die" underscores the gravity of sin and the need for obedience. The Role of Deception Acknowledge how deception can lead to sin. Stay grounded in Scripture to discern truth from lies. God's Provision and Boundaries Appreciate the boundaries God sets for our protection and well-being. Trust in His wisdom and provision. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 3:3?2. What does Genesis 3:3 reveal about God's command regarding the forbidden tree? 3. How does Eve's response in Genesis 3:3 reflect her understanding of God's command? 4. Why is it significant that Eve adds "nor touch it" in Genesis 3:3? 5. How can we apply the lesson of obedience from Genesis 3:3 today? 6. What other Bible verses emphasize the importance of adhering to God's commands? 7. Why did God prohibit eating from the tree in Genesis 3:3? 8. What does the tree of knowledge symbolize in Genesis 3:3? 9. How does Genesis 3:3 relate to the concept of free will? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 3? Genesis 3:3 preserves Eve’s imperfect echo of God’s perfect command. The verse spotlights humanity’s choice, God’s clear boundaries, the peril of altering His word, and the certainty of judgment for disobedience. Obedience was—and still is—the path of life; sin brings death. The passage ultimately anticipates the need for a Redeemer who will conquer death for all who trust Him (1 Corinthians 15:22). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew but of the fruitוּמִפְּרִ֣י (ū·mip·pə·rî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of the tree הָעֵץ֮ (hā·‘êṣ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood in the middle בְּתוֹךְ־ (bə·ṯō·wḵ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre of the garden, הַגָּן֒ (hag·gān) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1588: An enclosure, garden God אֱלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has said, אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘You must not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no eat תֹֽאכְלוּ֙ (ṯō·ḵə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat of it מִמֶּ֔נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of [or] וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no touch תִגְּע֖וּ (ṯig·gə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike it, בּ֑וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew [or] פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest you will die.’” תְּמֻתֽוּן׃ (tə·mu·ṯūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Additonal Resources Genesis 3:3 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 3:3 Bible Gateway Genesis 3:3 Bible.com Genesis 3:3 NIV |
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