Genesis 2:9 web — Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life…

World English Bible

"Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the middle of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil."

— Genesis 2:9, World English Bible

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Genesis 2 — Context

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but a mist went up from the earth, and watered the whole surface of the ground.

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Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

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Yahweh God planted a garden eastward, in Eden, and there he put the man whom he had formed.

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Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the middle of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

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A river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it was parted, and became four heads.

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The name of the first is Pishon: this is the one which flows through the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;

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and the gold of that land is good. There is aromatic resin and the onyx stone.

Genesis 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:9 say?
Genesis 2:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the middle of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.”
Where is Genesis 2:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:9 in?
Genesis 2:9 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 2:9?
Genesis 2:9 reads (WEB): “Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the middle of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” 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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