Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 2:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Genesis 2:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 2 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 2:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 2:5
And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew:... This passage continues the detailed account of Eden, human creation, and God's design for human flourishing. Genesis 2 complements chapter 1 by providing intimate details about human origins, the garden setting, marriage institution, and humanity's vocation as priest-kings in God's sanctuary-garden.The narrative emphasizes God's personal involvement, careful preparation of human habitation, clear communication of covenant requirements, and provision for human needs including work, rest, rela...
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Cross-References for Genesis 2:5
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“to till the ground from which he was taken.”
“and sends waters on the fields;”
“and brings forth a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled”
“to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep”
“when you till the ground”
“in which there is no man;”
“Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit after their kind, with its seed in it, on the earth; and it was so.”
“Yahweh our God? therefore we will wait for you; for you have made all these things.”
“He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.”
“and plants for man to cultivate”