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Genesis 2:16-18 (CEV)

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¹⁶ But the LORD told him, "You may eat fruit from any tree in the garden, ¹⁷ except the one that has the power to let you know the difference between right and wrong. If you eat any fruit from that tree, you will die before the day is over!" ¹⁸ The LORD God said, "It isn't good for the man to live alone. I need to make a suitable partner for him."

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 17) What is the punishment of sin? You must not eat from the tree; when you eat of it you will surely die
(v. 18) Is marriage approved or dissaproving? It is not good for the man to be alone

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 16) Teach Us To Pray - Sin and Transgression (2008-09-13)
(v. 16) Genesis 2 - Creation & Recreation Recap (2011-10-02)
(v. 17) Teach Us To Pray - Sin and Transgression (2008-09-13)
(v. 17) Genesis 2 - Creation & Recreation Recap (2011-10-02)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 16) Sermon: Chosen to become one (2015-02-22)
(v. 17) Bible Talk: The Fall of Man (2006-04-18)
(v. 17) Sermon: Chosen to become one (2015-02-22)
(v. 18) Sermon: Chosen to become one (2015-02-22)