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Eden, garden of Eden

Facts:

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 02:7-8
• Genesis 02:9-10
• Genesis 02:15-17
• Genesis 04:16-17
• Joel 02:3

Word Data:##

• Strong's: H5729, H5731