Genesis 2:15 · KJV

"And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹³And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.

¹⁴And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

¹⁵And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

¹⁶And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:

¹⁷But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

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Reflection Questions

What does stewardship mean to you in your daily life?

How do you feel about your role in caring for the environment?

When have you felt a sense of purpose in your work?

Life Application

responsibility

Identify an area in your life where you can take more responsibility.

environment

Consider ways you can contribute to caring for the environment.

People in This Verse

AdamOT

The first man created by God, Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden to tend to it. He represents humanity's role in creation.

First appearance: Genesis 2:7

Places in This Verse

Garden of Eden

A mythical paradise where Adam was placed to work and keep it, symbolizing an ideal state of existence.

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