Genesis 2:16
“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Lord God commanded the man,.... Over whom he had power and authority; and he had a right to command him what he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 2:15-17
- XII. The Command 15. נוּח nûach “rest, dwell.” עבד ‛ābad “work, till, serve.” שׁמר shāmar “keep, guard.” We have…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 2:16-17
Observe here, I. God's authority over man, as a creature that had reason and freedom of will. The Lord God commanded the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Here, as in Gen 1:29, man receives a command to eat the fruit of the trees: but this command is to receive one special…
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