Genesis 2:17 nasb — but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will sur…

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"but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.""

— Genesis 2:17, NASB

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Genesis 2 — Context

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The name of the third river is Tigris; it flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

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Then the LORD God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.

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The LORD God commanded the man, saying, "From any tree of the garden you may eat freely;

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but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die."

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Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."

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Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name.

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The man gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam there was not found a helper suitable for him.

Genesis 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:17 say?
Genesis 2:17 in the NASB reads: “but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die."”
Where is Genesis 2:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 17.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 2:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:17 in?
Genesis 2:17 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 Genesis 2:17?
Genesis 2:17 reads (NASB): “but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die."” 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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