Lexical Summary Eden: Eden Original Word: עֵדֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eden The same as eden (masculine); Eden, the region of Adam's home -- Eden. see HEBREW eden NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition the garden home of Adam and Eve NASB Translation Eden (14). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. עֵ֫דֶן proper name, of a territory (probably associated by Hebrew with I. עֵדֶן); — district in which lay garden of ׳י home of Adam and Eve: וַיִּטַּע גַּןבְּֿעֵדֶן Genesis 2:8, river ׳יֹצֵא מֵע Genesis 2:10, ׳קִדְמַתעֿ Genesis 4:16; ׳גַּןעֿ Genesis 2:15; Genesis 3:23,24 (all ᵐ5 Εδεμ); compare ׳כְּגַןעֿ Ezekiel 36:35; Joel 2:3 and ׳כְּע Isaiah 51:3 ("" ׳גַּןיֿ), all simile of fertility; גַּןאֱֿלֹהִים ׳ע Ezekiel 28:13, אֲשֶׁר בְּגַן הָאֱלֹהַים ׳עֲצֵי ע Ezekiel 31:9, ׳עֲצֵי ע Ezekiel 31:16; Ezekiel 31:18, Ezekiel 31:18 (ᵐ5 Ezekiel Joel ἡ τρυφή; Isaiah παράδεισος). Topical Lexicon Definition and Scope The term עֵדֶן (Eden) is used in Scripture both as the name of the primeval region where the Lord planted “a garden in Eden, in the east” (Genesis 2:8) and, secondarily, as the personal name of several Levites in the days of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:12; 31:15). In prophetic literature Eden becomes a theological touchstone for the fullness of divine blessing, often expressed by the phrase “the garden of the LORD” (Isaiah 51:3; Ezekiel 28:13; 36:35; Joel 2:3). Altogether the word appears sixteen times in the Old Testament. Key Old Testament Occurrences 1. Genesis 2–4: Six occurrences describe the original dwelling place of humanity, its rivers, and humanity’s expulsion (Genesis 2:8, 10, 15; 3:23, 24; 4:16). Geographical and Historical Considerations Genesis places Eden “in the east,” watered by a river that parted into four headwaters (Genesis 2:10–14). Attempts to pinpoint the location—Mesopotamia, Armenia, or the Persian Gulf region—remain speculative; the inspired account treats Eden primarily as sacred space where God, humanity, and creation enjoyed unhindered fellowship. After the fall, cherubim and the flaming sword barred access to “the tree of life” (Genesis 3:24), dramatizing the rupture between a holy God and sinful humanity. Theological Themes 1. Presence and Fellowship 2. Covenant and Kingship 3. Judgment and Pride Prophetic and Eschatological Hope The prophets consistently employ Eden to envision future restoration. Isaiah foretells Zion’s transformation so that “joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song” (Isaiah 51:3). Ezekiel anticipates cities rebuilt so that nations will say, “This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden” (Ezekiel 36:35). Joel’s contrast intensifies longing for the day when the destructive “northern army” is driven away and the land again yields “grain, new wine, and oil” (Joel 2:19, 24). In the New Testament the promise culminates in the vision of “a new heaven and a new earth,” where the tree of life reappears (Revelation 22:1-3). Eden as a Personal Name The Levite Eden served during Hezekiah’s revival, helping distribute tithes “faithfully” (2 Chronicles 31:15). His inclusion underscores how the blessing once forfeited by Adam can begin to be reclaimed through obedient service within God’s covenant community. Practical Ministry Implications • Worship: God’s intent from Genesis to Revelation is to dwell with His people. Corporate worship anticipates restored Edenic fellowship. See Also Tree of Life; Paradise; New Creation; Temple; Kingdom of God Forms and Transliterations בְּעֵ֨דֶן בְעֵ֖דֶן בעדן וְעֵ֖דֶן ועדן כְּעֵ֔דֶן כעדן מֵעֵ֔דֶן מעדן עֵ֑דֶן עֵ֔דֶן עֵ֜דֶן עֵ֣דֶן עֵ֨דֶן עֵֽדֶן׃ עדן עדן׃ ‘ê·ḏen ‘êḏen bə‘êḏen bə·‘ê·ḏen beEden Eden kə‘êḏen kə·‘ê·ḏen keEden mê‘êḏen mê·‘ê·ḏen meEden veEden wə‘êḏen wə·‘ê·ḏenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 2:8 HEB: אֱלֹהִ֛ים גַּן־ בְעֵ֖דֶן מִקֶּ֑דֶם וַיָּ֣שֶׂם NAS: the east, in Eden; and there KJV: eastward in Eden; and there INT: God A garden Eden the east placed Genesis 2:10 Genesis 2:15 Genesis 3:23 Genesis 3:24 Genesis 4:16 2 Chronicles 29:12 2 Chronicles 31:15 Isaiah 51:3 Ezekiel 28:13 Ezekiel 31:9 Ezekiel 31:16 Ezekiel 31:18 Ezekiel 31:18 Ezekiel 36:35 Joel 2:3 16 Occurrences |
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