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God's Lavish Provision
The mention of "good gold" and precious stones reveals that God created a world of beauty and delight, not just bare necessity. Commentators like Matthew Henry note that God, as a tender Father, provided for Adam's pleasure as well as his needs. This demonstrates God's generous character and shows that true pleasure is found in the good things He provides.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 2:8–14
18th Century
Theologian
8. גן (gan) “garden, park,” παράδεισος (paradeisos) — “an enclosed piece of ground.” עדן (‛ēden
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 2:4–25
19th Century
Bishop
EXCURSUS C: ON THE DURATION OF THE PARADISIACAL STATE OF INNOCENCE.
The Bereshit Rabba argues that Adam and Eve re…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 2:10–14
19th Century
Preacher
That river in Eden also reminds us of the pure river of water of life clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb,
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John Gill
On Genesis 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the gold of that land is good
Arabia was famous for gold: Diodorus Siculus F24 speaks of gold in Arabia, called…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 2:8–14
17th Century
Minister
The place chosen for Adam to live in was not a palace, but a garden. The better we are content with plain things, and the less we seek things to gr…