Genesis 2:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat:
Genesis 2:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And Jehovah God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:
Genesis 2:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD God commanded him, “You may eat freely from every tree of the garden,
Genesis 2:16 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 2:16 say?
Genesis 2:16 in modern King James wording reads: "And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat:"
Where is Genesis 2:16 found in the Bible?
Genesis 2:16 is verse 16 of chapter 2 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
Which translations of Genesis 2:16 can I read here?
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