KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the LORD God sent him out of the Garden of Eden to work the soil from which he had been made.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is removing Adam from Eden, requiring him to work the hard ground outside the garden as a consequence of his disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, God created Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden to care for it as a perfect, harmonious environment. After Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, they faced consequences including separation from the garden's blessings. This verse describes God sending Adam out to work the ground from which he was formed, marking the beginning of toil and hardship in human life outside Eden.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save