Eden, garden of Eden

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Definition

In ancient times, Eden was a region that had a garden where God placed the first man and woman to live.

The garden where Adam and Eve lived was only part of Eden.
The exact location of the region of Eden is not certain, but the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were flowing through it.
The word “Eden” comes from a Hebrew word meaning to “take great delight in.”

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(See also: Adam, Euphrates River, Eve)

Bible References

Ezekiel 28:11-13
Genesis 2:7-8
Genesis 2:10
Genesis 2:15
Genesis 4:16-17
Joel 2:3

Word Data

Strong’s: H5729, H5731

People and places

Eden

In other dictionaries

Read “Eden” in the 4 dictionaries

EdenEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
EdenInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
EdenSmith’s Bible Dictionary

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