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Genesis 210 Explained KJV Bible
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Observation • Context: Genesis 2:10 is part of the description of the Garden of Eden, specifically detailing the geographical and physical aspects of the garden. Following the formation of man and the planting of the garden, this verse begins to introduce the river that sustains the garden and its surrounding area. • Verse 10: “And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.” • Key Words/Phrases: “A river watering the garden,” “Flowed from Eden,” “Separated into four headwaters” • In Hebrew, the concepts for these words are as follows: • 1. “River” (נָהָר - “nahar”): The word nahar refers to a large stream of water, symbolizing abundance and continual provision. Rivers in ancient Near Eastern cultures were often associated with life and fertility, as they were essential for agriculture and human survival. • 2. “Watering” (יַשְׁקֶה - “yashqe”): The verb yashqe means “to water” or “to irrigate.” This implies the role of the river as a source of nourishment, providing the necessary water to sustain the garden and its inhabitants. • 3. “Garden” (גָּן - “gan”): The Hebrew word gan means “garden” or “enclosure.” In Genesis, it refers to the Garden of Eden, a place of beauty, abundance, and divine presence. The garden represents a place of peace, provision, and communion with God. • 4. “Flowed” (יֵצֵא - “yetse”): The verb yetse means “to go out” or “to flow out,” indicating movement from one source to another. In this case, it emphasizes the river’s origin in Eden and its outward movement, symbolizing the extension of life and provision from God’s presence. • 5. “Separated” (יִפָּרֵד - “yipparad”): The verb yipparad means “to divide” or “to separate.” This division into four headwaters suggests the spreading of God’s life-giving power and blessing to various regions, symbolizing the universality of God’s provision. • 6. “Headwaters” (רָאשִׁים - “roshim”): The word roshim means “heads” or “sources.” In this verse, it refers to the beginnings or principal streams that come from the main river. The division of the river into four main streams may symbolize the completeness and totality of God’s provision. • Interpretation: • “A river watering the garden”: The presence of the river signifies God’s provision of life-sustaining water to the garden. Water, in the Bible, often symbolizes life, nourishment, and the sustenance of God’s creation. In this context, the river’s function is essential for maintaining the vitality of the garden and all that it supports, including vegetation, animals, and human life. • “Flowed from Eden”: This indicates the source of the river is from Eden itself. Eden is portrayed as the place where God’s presence is particularly concentrated, symbolizing abundance and the origin of life. The idea that the river originates from Eden reinforces the notion that all life and sustenance come from God. • “Separated into four headwaters”: After flowing from Eden, the river splits into four main streams or headwaters, suggesting an extension of the life-giving water to other regions beyond Eden. These rivers likely symbolize the reach of God’s blessing and provision, expanding from the garden to the rest of the world.
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