Genesis 2:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And out of the ground made Jehovah God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:9 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 2:9 say?
Genesis 2:9 in modern King James wording reads: "And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil."
Where is Genesis 2:9 found in the Bible?
Genesis 2:9 is verse 9 of chapter 2 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
Which translations of Genesis 2:9 can I read here?
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