Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” New Living Translation except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.” English Standard Version but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” King James Bible But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. New King James Version but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” New American Standard Bible but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for on the day that you eat from it you will certainly die.” NASB 1995 but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.” NASB 1977 but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die.” Legacy Standard Bible but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat from it; for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.” Amplified Bible but [only] from the tree of the knowledge (recognition) of good and evil you shall not eat, otherwise on the day that you eat from it, you shall most certainly die [because of your disobedience].” Christian Standard Bible but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for on the day you eat from it, you will certainly die.” Holman Christian Standard Bible but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for on the day you eat from it, you will certainly die.” American Standard Version but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Contemporary English Version except the one that has the power to let you know the difference between right and wrong. If you eat any fruit from that tree, you will die before the day is over!" English Revised Version but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. GOD'S WORD® Translation But you must never eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil because when you eat from it, you will certainly die." Good News Translation except the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad. You must not eat the fruit of that tree; if you do, you will die the same day." International Standard Version but you are not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, because you will certainly die during the day that you eat from it." Majority Standard Bible 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.? NET Bible but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will surely die." New Heart English Bible but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it; for in the day that you eat of it you will surely die." Webster's Bible Translation But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest of it thou shalt surely die. World English Bible but you shall not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, you do not eat from it, for in the day of your eating from it—dying you die.” Young's Literal Translation and of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou dost not eat of it, for in the day of thine eating of it -- dying thou dost die.' Smith's Literal Translation But from the tree to know good and evil thou shalt not eat from it, for in the day of thy eating from it, dying, thou shalt die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat. for in what day soever thou shalt eat of it, thou shalt die the death. Catholic Public Domain Version But from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat. For in whatever day you will eat from it, you will die a death.” New American Bible except the tree of knowledge of good and evil. From that tree you shall not eat; when you eat from it you shall die. New Revised Standard Version but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat; for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from the tree of knowledge of good and of evil you shall not eat from it, because in the day that you will eat from it, you will die the death.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.' Brenton Septuagint Translation but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil - of it ye shall not eat, but in whatsoever day ye eat of it, ye shall surely die. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Man and Woman in the Garden…16And the LORD God commanded him, “You may eat freely from every tree of the garden, 17but 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.” 18The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”… Cross References Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. James 1:15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 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. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 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. Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” Deuteronomy 30:15-19 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, ... Proverbs 11:19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. 1 John 3:4 Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. Hosea 13:14 I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes. 1 Timothy 5:6 But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Galatians 6:8 The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Treasury of Scripture But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely die. of the tree. Genesis 2:9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 3:1-3,11,17,19 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? … thou shalt surely die. Genesis 3:3,4,19 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… Genesis 20:7 Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine. Numbers 26:65 For the LORD had said of them, They shall surely die in the wilderness. And there was not left a man of them, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. Jump to Previous Death Die Dying Eat Eatest Eating Evil Fruit Good Surely Thereof TreeJump to Next Death Die Dying Eat Eatest Eating Evil Fruit Good Surely Thereof TreeGenesis 2 1. The first Sabbath.4. Further details concerning the manner of creation. 8. The planting of the garden of Eden, and its situation; 15. man is placed in it; and the tree of knowledge forbidden. 18. The animals are named by Adam. 21. The making of woman, and the institution of marriage. but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; This command from God to Adam establishes a clear boundary and introduces the concept of divine law. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil represents a test of obedience and trust in God's wisdom. The prohibition highlights the theme of free will, as Adam and Eve are given the choice to obey or disobey. The tree itself is symbolic, representing the knowledge that belongs to God alone, and the act of eating from it signifies a desire to usurp divine authority. This command is foundational for understanding the nature of sin and the human condition, as it sets the stage for the fall in Genesis 3. Theologically, this tree contrasts with the tree of life, which symbolizes eternal life and divine provision. The presence of these trees in the Garden of Eden underscores the themes of life, death, and moral choice. for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Creator who gives the command to Adam, establishing His authority and the moral order. 2. Adam The first man, created by God, who receives the command directly from God. 3. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil A specific tree in the Garden of Eden, symbolizing the boundary set by God for human obedience. 4. The Garden of Eden The perfect dwelling place created by God for Adam and Eve, representing the ideal relationship between God and humanity. 5. The Command God's specific instruction to Adam, which serves as a test of obedience and trust in God's wisdom. Teaching Points The Nature of God's CommandsGod's commands are given for our protection and well-being. They are not arbitrary but rooted in His perfect wisdom and love. The Consequences of Disobedience Disobedience to God's commands leads to spiritual and physical death. Understanding the gravity of sin helps us appreciate the need for redemption. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God is a demonstration of trust and faith in His goodness and sovereignty. It is essential for maintaining a right relationship with Him. The Role of Free Will God grants humans free will, allowing them to choose obedience or disobedience. This choice is central to our relationship with God and our moral responsibility. The Hope of Redemption While Genesis 2:17 highlights the consequence of sin, it also sets the stage for the redemptive work of Christ, who offers life and restoration. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew but you must notלֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no eat תֹאכַ֖ל (ṯō·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat from מִמֶּ֑נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the tree וּמֵעֵ֗ץ (ū·mê·‘êṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of the knowledge הַדַּ֙עַת֙ (had·da·‘aṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1847: Knowledge of good ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and evil; וָרָ֔ע (wā·rā‘) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil for כִּ֗י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction in the day בְּי֛וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day that you eat אֲכָלְךָ֥ (’ă·ḵā·lə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat of it, מִמֶּ֖נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of you will surely מ֥וֹת (mō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4191: To die, to kill die.” תָּמֽוּת׃ (tā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links Genesis 2:17 NIVGenesis 2:17 NLT Genesis 2:17 ESV Genesis 2:17 NASB Genesis 2:17 KJV Genesis 2:17 BibleApps.com Genesis 2:17 Biblia Paralela Genesis 2:17 Chinese Bible Genesis 2:17 French Bible Genesis 2:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge (Gen. 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