Genesis 2:17
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.”Genesis 2:17
What Does Genesis 2:17 Mean?
Genesis 2:17 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 2:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 6:23“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”Romans 5:12“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”James 1:15“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”Genesis 3:19“In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”1 Corinthians 15:56“The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.”1 Corinthians 15:22“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”Galatians 3:10“For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.”Revelation 21:8“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”Colossians 2:13“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;”1 John 5:16“If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.”Genesis 3:17“And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;”Ezekiel 18:32“For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.”1 Timothy 5:6“But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.”Romans 7:10“And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death.”Genesis 3:11“And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?”Romans 1:32“Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.”Ephesians 2:1“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;”Romans 6:16“Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?”Ephesians 5:14“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.”Ezekiel 3:18“When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.”
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