King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
Complete Jewish Bible:
It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat field plants.
Berean Standard Bible:
Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.
American Standard Version:
thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Thorns also{H6975} and thistles{H1863} shall it bring forth{H6779} to thee; and thou shalt eat{H398} the herb{H6212} of the field{H7704};
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 7:23
- And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] every place shall be, where there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings, it shall [even] be for briers and thorns.
Matthew 13:7
- And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
Job 5:5
- Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance.
Proverbs 22:5
- ¶ Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Psalms 104:14
- He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
Psalms 104:15
- And wine [that] maketh glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make [his] face to shine, and bread [which] strengtheneth man's heart.
Isaiah 5:6
- And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.
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Commentary for Genesis 3:18
Genesis 3:18 is part of the narrative in the Bible where God pronounces the consequences of Adam's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. This verse specifically addresses the theme of the fall of man and the resulting curse on the ground.
**Themes:**
1. **The Curse on the Earth:** The verse reflects the theme of God's judgment on creation as a result of human sin. The ground is cursed, and as a consequence, it will produce thorns and thistles, representing hardship and pain.
2. **Human Toil and Suffering:** It introduces the theme of hard labor as part of the human condition post-fall. Work, which was once effortless in the Garden of Eden, now becomes toilsome and burdensome.
3. **Dependency on Creation:** The verse also highlights humanity's dependency on the earth for sustenance, a relationship that has been complicated by sin.
**Historical Context:**
Genesis is the first book of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses, and is part of the Pentateuch or Torah. It was likely written down during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, around the 2nd millennium BCE, but the stories themselves reflect far older oral traditions.
The historical context of Genesis 3:18 is set within the primeval history, which includes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of the world before the flood. This period is characterized by a focus on the origins of human institutions, behaviors, and the consequences of moral choices.
This verse is part of the curse pronounced by God after Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, an act of disobedience against God's explicit command. The broader narrative serves to explain the origins of evil, suffering, and death in the world, as well as the strained relationship between humans and nature. It sets the stage for the subsequent narratives in Genesis, which detail the unfolding of human history marred by sin and God's ongoing interaction with humanity.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6975
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוֹץ
Transliteration: qôwts
Pronunciation: kotse
Description: or קֹץ; from קוּץ (in the sense of pricking); a thorn; thorn. - Strong's Number: H1863
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דַּרְדַּר
Transliteration: dardar
Pronunciation: dar-dar'
Description: of uncertain derivation; a thorn; thistle. - Strong's Number: H6779
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָמַח
Transliteration: tsâmach
Pronunciation: tsaw-makh'
Description: a primitive root; to sprout (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); bear, bring forth, (cause to, make to) bud (forth), (cause to, make to) grow (again, up), (cause to) spring (forth, up). - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H6212
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשֶׂב
Transliteration: ʻeseb
Pronunciation: eh'seb
Description: from an unused root meaning to glisten (or be green); grass (or any tender shoot); grass, herb. - Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild.