Genesis 2:1

AMP: So the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts (inhabitants).

ASV: And the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

BSB: Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

DARBY: And the heavens and the earth and all their host were finished.

DRA: So the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the furniture of them.

KJV: Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

Genesis 2:2

AMP: And by the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested (ceased) on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. [Heb 4:9, 10]

ASV: And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

BSB: And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work.

DARBY: And God had finished on the seventh day his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

DRA: And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made: and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done.

KJV: And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

Genesis 2:3

AMP: So God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it [as His own, that is, set it apart as holy from other days], because in it He rested from all His work which He had created and done. [Ex 20:11]

ASV: And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it; because that in it he rested from all his work which God had created and made.

BSB: Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished.

DARBY: And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it, because that on it he rested from all his work which God had created in making it.

DRA: And he blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

KJV: And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

Genesis 2:4

AMP: This is the history of [the origin of] the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day [that is, days of creation] that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens—

ASV: These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that Jehovah God made earth and heaven.

BSB: This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made them.

DARBY: These are the histories of the heavens and the earth, when they were created, in the day that Jehovah Elohim made earth and heavens,

DRA: These are the generations of the heaven and the earth, when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the heaven and the earth:

KJV: These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,

Genesis 2:5

AMP: no shrub or plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprouted, for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground,

ASV: And no plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Jehovah God had not caused it to rain upon the earth: and there was not a man to till the ground;

BSB: Now no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth, nor had any plant of the field sprouted, for the LORD God had not yet sent rain upon the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground.

DARBY: and every shrub of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew; for Jehovah Elohim had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to till the ground.

DRA: And every plant of the field before it spring up in the earth, and every herb of the ground before it grew: for the Lord God had not rained upon the earth; and there was not a man to till the earth.

KJV: And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.

Genesis 2:6

AMP: but a mist (fog, dew, vapor) used to rise from the land and water the entire surface of the ground—

ASV: but there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

BSB: But springs welled up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground.

DARBY: But a mist went up from the earth, and moistened the whole surface of the ground.

DRA: But a spring rose out the earth, watering all the surface of the earth.

KJV: But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

Genesis 2:7

AMP: then the Lord God formed [that is, created the body of] man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being [an individual complete in body and spirit]. [1 Cor 15:45-49]

ASV: And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

BSB: Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

DARBY: And Jehovah Elohim formed Man, dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and Man became a living soul.

DRA: And the Lord God formed man of the slime of the earth: and breathed into his face the breath of life, and man became a living soul.

KJV: And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

Genesis 2:8

AMP: And the Lord God planted a garden (oasis) in the east, in Eden (delight, land of happiness); and He put the man whom He had formed (created) there.

ASV: And Jehovah God planted a garden eastward, in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

BSB: And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, where He placed the man He had formed.

DARBY: And Jehovah Elohim planted a garden in Eden eastward, and there put Man whom he had formed.

DRA: And the Lord God had planted a paradise of pleasure from the beginning: wherein he placed man whom he had formed.

KJV: And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

Genesis 2:9

AMP: And [in that garden] the Lord God caused to grow from the ground every tree that is desirable and pleasing to the sight and good (suitable, pleasant) for food; the tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the [experiential] knowledge (recognition) of [the difference between] good and evil. [Rev 2:7; 22:14, 19]

ASV: 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.

BSB: 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.

DARBY: And out of the ground Jehovah Elohim made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; and the tree of life, in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

DRA: And the Lord God brought forth of the ground all manner of trees, fair to behold, and pleasant to eat of: the tree of life also in the midst of paradise: and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

KJV: 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 2:10

AMP: Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four [branching] rivers.

ASV: And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became four heads.

BSB: Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it branched into four headwaters:

DARBY: And a river went out of Eden, to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became four main streams.

DRA: And a river went out the place of pleasure to water paradise, which from thence is divided into four heads.

KJV: And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.

Genesis 2:11

AMP: The first [river] is named Pishon; it flows around the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.

ASV: The name of the first is Pishon: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;

BSB: The name of the first river is the Pishon; it winds through the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.

DARBY: The name of the one is Pison: that is it which surrounds the whole land of Havilah, where the gold is.

DRA: The name of the one is Phison: that is it which compasseth all the land of Hevilath, where gold groweth.

KJV: The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;

Genesis 2:12

AMP: The gold of that land is good; bdellium (a fragrant, valuable resin) and the onyx stone are found there.

ASV: and the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.

BSB: And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there.

DARBY: And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and the onyx stone are there.

DRA: And the gold of that land is very good: there is found bdellium, and the onyx stone.

KJV: And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.

Genesis 2:13

AMP: The name of the second river is Gihon; it flows around the entire land of Cush [in Mesopotamia].

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

BSB: The name of the second river is the Gihon; it winds through the whole land of Cush.

DARBY: And the name of the second river is Gihon: that is it which surrounds the whole land of Cush.

DRA: And the name of the second river is Gehon: the same is it that compasseth all the land of Ethiopia

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

Genesis 2:14

AMP: The third river is named Hiddekel (Tigris); it flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

ASV: And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth in front of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

BSB: The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Assyria.And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

DARBY: And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which flows forward toward Asshur. And the fourth river, that is Euphrates.

DRA: And the name of the third river is Tigris: the same passeth along by the Assyrians. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

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

Genesis 2:15

AMP: So the Lord God took the man [He had made] and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.

ASV: And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

BSB: Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.

DARBY: And Jehovah Elohim took Man, and put him into the garden of Eden, to till it and to guard it.

DRA: And the Lord God took man, and put him into the paradise for pleasure, to dress it, and keep it.

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

Genesis 2:16

AMP: And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may freely (unconditionally) eat [the fruit] from every tree of the garden;

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

BSB: And the LORD God commanded him, “You may eat freely from every tree of the garden,

DARBY: And Jehovah Elohim commanded Man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou shalt freely eat;

DRA: And he commanded him, saying: Of every tree of paradise thou shalt eat:

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

Genesis 2:17

AMP: but [only] from the tree of the knowledge (recognition) of good and evil you shall not eat, otherwise on the day that you eat from it, you shall most certainly die [because of your disobedience].”

ASV: but 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.

BSB: but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.”

DARBY: but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the day that thou eatest of it thou shalt certainly die.

DRA: But of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat. for in what day soever thou shalt eat of it, thou shalt die the death.

KJV: But 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.

Genesis 2:18

AMP: Now the Lord God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.”

ASV: And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.

BSB: The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”

DARBY: And Jehovah Elohim said, It is not good that Man should be alone; I will make him a helpmate, his like.

DRA: And the Lord God said: It is not good for man to be alone: let us make him a help like unto himself.

KJV: And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Genesis 2:19

AMP: So the Lord God formed out of the ground every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name.

ASV: And out of the ground Jehovah God formed every beast of the field, and every bird of the heavens; and brought them unto the man to see what he would call them: and whatsoever the man called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

BSB: And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and He brought them to the man to see what he would name each one. And whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.

DARBY: And out of the ground Jehovah Elohim had formed every animal of the field and all fowl of the heavens, and brought [them] to Man, to see what he would call them; and whatever Man called each living soul, that was its name.

DRA: And the Lord God having formed out of the ground all the beasts of the earth, and all the fowls of the air, brought them to Adam to see what he would call them: for whatsoever Adam called any living creature the same is its name.

KJV: And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

Genesis 2:20

AMP: And the man gave names to all the livestock, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for Adam there was not found a helper [that was] suitable (a companion) for him.

ASV: And the man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the heavens, and to every beast of the field; but for man there was not found a help meet for him.

BSB: The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found.

DARBY: And Man gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the heavens, and to every beast of the field; but as for Adam, he found no helpmate, his like.

DRA: And Adam called all the beasts by their names, and all the fowls of the air, and all the cattle of the field: but for Adam there was not found a helper like himself.

KJV: And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.

Genesis 2:21

AMP: So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam; and while he slept, He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place.

ASV: And Jehovah God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof:

BSB: So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the area with flesh.

DARBY: And Jehovah Elohim caused a deep sleep to fall upon Man; and he slept. And he took one of his ribs and closed up flesh in its stead.

DRA: Then the Lord God cast a deep sleep upon Adam: and when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and filled up flesh for it.

KJV: And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;

Genesis 2:22

AMP: And the rib which the Lord God had taken from the man He made (fashioned, formed) into a woman, and He brought her and presented her to the man.

ASV: and the rib, which Jehovah God had taken from the man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

BSB: And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him.

DARBY: And Jehovah Elohim built the rib that he had taken from Man into a woman; and brought her to Man.

DRA: And the Lord God built the rib which he took from Adam into a woman: and brought her to Adam.

KJV: And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

Genesis 2:23

AMP: Then Adam said,“This is now bone of my bones,And flesh of my flesh;She shall be called Woman,Because she was taken out of Man.”

ASV: And the man said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.

BSB: And the man said:“This is now bone of my bonesand flesh of my flesh;she shall be called ‘woman,’for out of man she was taken.”

DARBY: And Man said, This time it is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh: this shall be called Woman, because this was taken out of a man.

DRA: And Adam said: This now is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.

KJV: And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.

Genesis 2:24

AMP: For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. [Matt 19:5; 1 Cor 6:16; Eph 5:31-33]

ASV: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

BSB: For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

DARBY: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.

DRA: Wherefore a man shall leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they shall be two in one flesh.

KJV: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Genesis 2:25

AMP: And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed or embarrassed.

ASV: And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

BSB: And the man and his wife were both naked, and they were not ashamed.

DARBY: And they were both naked, Man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

DRA: And they were both naked: to wit, Adam and his wife: and were not ashamed.

KJV: And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

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