The First Garden
Genesis 2:8-14
And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.…


1. Situation of paradise that man lost, unknown. Landmarks obliterated by the Deluge. It may be sought, and found in every part of the world. "Thy presence makes my paradise," etc.

2. God planted the first garden; our flowers are lineal descendants of Eden's bright blossoms, as we are of the "grand old gardener" — Adam. Let the colours and perfumes of summer call that garden to mind.

3. Cultivate flowers of holiness, and fruits of godliness; possess the Rose of Sharon and the true Vine, and paradise will be regained.

(J. C. Gray.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

WEB: Yahweh God planted a garden eastward, in Eden, and there he put the man whom he had formed.




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