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A Cursed Creation
Commentators explain that the thorns and thistles are not a natural feature of the original creation but a direct consequence of human sin. The ground ('adâmâh'), from which Adam was formed, is now cursed 'for his sake.' Instead of willingly providing, it now resists humanity, producing toil and frustration, reflecting a broken relationship between humanity and the creation it was meant to steward.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 3:8–21
18th Century
Theologian
שׁוּף shûp “bruise, wound.” τηρεῖν (= τερεῖν ?) tērein ἐκτρίβειν ektribein …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 3:1–24
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 3:18–21
19th Century
Preacher
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread,…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 3:18
16th Century
Theologian
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth. He discusses more extensively what he has already alluded to, namely, that obtaining the fr…
John Gill
On Genesis 3:18
17th Century
Pastor
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee ,
&c.] Not for his advantage, but to give him more trouble, an…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 3:16–19
17th Century
Minister
The woman, for her sin, is condemned to a state of sorrow and of subjection���proper punishments for that sin, in which she had sought to gratify t…