Genesis 3:3

Russian Jubilee Bible 2010 - Библия. Юбилейное издание

только плодов дерева, которое среди рая, сказал Бог, не ешьте их и не прикасайтесь к ним, чтобы вам не умереть».

Что это значит?

In Genesis 3:3, Eve describes God's command to the serpent, saying they must not eat or touch the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden, or they will die. This highlights God's direct instruction and the consequence of disobedience.

Объяснение для детей

Imagine your parents tell you not to touch a special cookie jar because it's dangerous. In this story, God tells Adam and Eve not to eat or touch a special fruit, but Eve is telling the snake about the rule.

Исторический контекст

This passage was likely written by Moses around 1440-1400 BCE. The audience is the Israelites, and it was written to remind them of God's initial command and the consequences of disobeying God's instructions, which is a foundational story for understanding human sin.

Применение сегодня

Today, consider a scenario where a parent tells a child not to touch a hot stove. The child knows the rule but might be tempted to touch it anyway. Just like Adam and Eve, we must follow God's commands to avoid harmful consequences.

Темы

• obedience
• sin
• consequences
• commandments
• temptation
• divine protection

Связанные стихи

• Genesis 2:16-17
• Romans 6:23
• 1 Corinthians 10:13
• Hebrews 4:15
• Revelation 2:17

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Why did God forbid the fruit?

God wanted to test Adam and Eve's obedience and to protect them from the knowledge of good and evil, which could lead to sin and separation from God.

What does 'lest ye die' mean?

It means that if they disobeyed, they would suffer the consequences, which ultimately led to spiritual and physical death, symbolizing separation from God.

Why did Eve tell the serpent about the rule?

Eve might have been curious or felt the need to clarify the rule to the serpent, showing her lack of awareness of the serpent's deceitful intentions.

How does this relate to our daily lives?

This passage teaches us the importance of following God's commands and understanding the consequences of disobedience, which can apply to our decisions and actions today.