Genesis 2:5 net — Now no shrub of the field had yet grown on the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had…

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"Now no shrub of the field had yet grown on the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground."

— Genesis 2:5, NET Bible

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Genesis 2 — Context

2

By the seventh day God finished the work that he had been doing, and he ceased on the seventh day all the work that he had been doing.

3

God blessed the seventh day and made it holy because on it he ceased all the work that he had been doing in creation.

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The Creation of Man and Woman This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created– when the LORD God made the earth and heavens.

5

Now no shrub of the field had yet grown on the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground.

6

Springs would well up from the earth and water the whole surface of the ground.

7

The LORD God formed the man from the soil of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

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The LORD God planted an orchard in the east, in Eden; and there he placed the man he had formed.

Genesis 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:5 say?
Genesis 2:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Now no shrub of the field had yet grown on the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground.”
Where is Genesis 2:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:5 in?
Genesis 2:5 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 2:5?
Genesis 2:5 reads (NET): “Now no shrub of the field had yet grown on the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground.” 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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