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Work: A Pre-Fall Blessing
Commentators unanimously stress that work was part of God's original, perfect plan. Before sin entered the world, Adam was given the joyful task of cultivating and guarding the garden. This shows that meaningful work is not a curse resulting from the Fall, but a divine gift intended for human fulfillment and happiness. As John Calvin noted, this labor was 'pleasant and full of delight.'
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 2:15–17
18th Century
Theologian
נוּח (nûach): “rest, dwell.” עבד (‛ābad): “work, till, serve.” שׁמר (shāmar): “keep, guard.”<…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 2:15
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord God took the man (the adam), and put him into the garden of Eden. —The narrative n…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 2:15
19th Century
Preacher
There was to be occupation for man even in paradise, just as those who are before the throne of God in glory serve him day and night in his tem…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 2:15
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord God took the man, Moses now adds, that the earth was given to man with this condition: that he should engage in its cultivati…
John Gill
On Genesis 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the
garden of Eden
This is observed b…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 2:15
17th Century
Minister
After God had formed Adam, He put him in the garden. All boasting was, as a result of this, shut out. Only He who made us can make us happy; He who…