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God's Generous Rule
Commentators emphasize that God's first command to humanity begins with incredible generosity. He grants Adam permission to freely eat from every tree in the garden, with only one exception. This establishes God's loving provision and His rightful authority as Creator, making the command a sign of a loving relationship, not a harsh restriction.
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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 2:4–25
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 2:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
Apparently, Adam was not forbidden to eat of the fruit of the tree of life. However, after his failure, he was cast out of Eden, as God said, l…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 2:16
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord God commanded Moses now teaches that man was the governor of the world, with this exception: that he should, nevertheless, be…
John Gill
On Genesis 2:16
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord God commanded the man Over whom he had power and authority; and he had a right to command him what he please…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 2:16–17
17th Century
Minister
Let us never set up our own will against the holy will of God. Not only was liberty allowed to man in taking the fruits of paradise, but everlastin…