2 Esdras 7:46 kjva — I answered then and said, This is my first and last saying, that it had been better not to have given the earth unto Ad…

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“I answered then and said, This is my first and last saying, that it had been better not to have given the earth unto Adam: or else, when it was given him, to have restrained him from sinning.”

— 2 Esdras 7:46, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Esdras 7 — Context

But the day of doom shall be the end of this time, and the beginning of the immortality for to come, wherein corruption is past,

Intemperance is at an end, infidelity is cut off, righteousness is grown, and truth is sprung up.

Then shall no man be able to save him that is destroyed, nor to oppress him that hath gotten the victory.

I answered then and said, This is my first and last saying, that it had been better not to have given the earth unto Adam: or else, when it was given him, to have restrained him from sinning.

For what profit is it for men now in this present time to live in heaviness, and after death to look for punishment?

O thou Adam, what hast thou done? for though it was thou that sinned, thou art not fallen alone, but we all that come of thee.

For what profit is it unto us, if there be promised us an immortal time, whereas we have done the works that bring death?

2 Esdras 7:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Esdras 7:46 say?

2 Esdras 7:46 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I answered then and said, This is my first and last saying, that it had been better not to have given the earth unto Adam: or else, when it was given him, to have restrained him from sinning.”

Where is 2 Esdras 7:46 in the Bible?

2 Esdras 7:46 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Esdras, chapter 7, verse 46.

Who wrote 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish apocalyptist (with later Christian additions). The core (chs. 3–14, often called 4 Ezra) is a Jewish apocalypse. Chapters 1–2 and 15–16 are Christian additions preserved only in Latin and other versions. It was written Core c. AD 90–100; additions 2nd–3rd c. AD.

What is the book of 2 Esdras about?

2 Esdras is one of the great apocalypses of late Second-Temple Judaism. Through seven visions and dialogues with the angel Uriel, the seer "Ezra" wrestles with theodicy — Why has God allowed Israel to suffer? What of the wicked who prosper? — and receives apocalyptic visions of the Messiah, a final judgment, a resurrection, and the renewal of all things. Its imagery deeply influenced later Jewish and Christian apocalyptic.

What are the major themes of 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras explores themes including Apocalyptic, Theodicy, Messiah, Resurrection, Judgment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Esdras 7:46.

What translation should I read 2 Esdras 7:46 in?

2 Esdras 7:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Esdras 7:46?

2 Esdras 7:46 reads (KJVA): “I answered then and said, This is my first and last saying, that it had been better not to have given the earth unto Adam: or else, when it was given him, to have restrained him from sinning.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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