KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD God gave the man a command, saying, 'You may freely eat from every tree in the garden:'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Adam permission to enjoy the abundant provision He has made, with freedom to eat from every tree in the garden.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place in the Garden of Eden when God had just created Adam and placed him there to tend and care for it. God is establishing the boundaries and freedoms for the first human, showing His generous provision while also preparing to give one important limitation (which comes in the next verse).
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