0
Was the forbidden fruit in Genesis a symbolic representation of sex?
Simon6071
No, the forbidden fruit most likely wasn't sex. In Genesis 1:28, God essentially approved sex by blessing human creation, which was encouraged to have children. God also thought of creating Eve, to end Adam's loneliness. Additionally, God approved Adam and Eve feeding off of whatever was available in the Garden of Eden. The only divine proscription was avoidance of the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoNo, it was the fruit of knowledge of good and evil. It represents the ability of mankind to use freewill.
***************************************************************
Before I go on with the discussion, I would like to know why my initial answer under the question was deleted. Was it already deleted before you answered the question (in that case, it's none of your fault) or did you delete my answer and put yours in it instead?
I was the first one who answered that question so I don't think it is right for anyone to delete my answer and then claim to be or let someone else claim to be the first one who answer that question.
The discussion page does not allow me to post more discussion,so I have to post on the answer page.
Now the discussion:
In Genesis there are two accounts of creation of humans.
Genesis 1:26 refers to the creation of god-like humans in God's image and likeness and the god-like humans were given dominion over the earth.
Genesis 2:7-22 refers to the second creation of humans-earthly humans without intelligence who were created for the purpose of tilling and keeping the Garden of Eden and according to the New Testament, they were made intentionally subject to vanity.
In Genesis 3:22 the gods who created humans confirmed that the earthly humans became god-like humans only after they had eaten the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Your assumption that HaShem always intended for Adam and Chava to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil so that they would have the intelligence to exercise freewill is interesting but is contradictory to the following facts:
1/ God commanded Adman not to eat the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:16-17)
2/ God cursed the serpent for enticing Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.
Your assumption is also contradictory to your previous opinion that there was only one creation of humans- the creation of humans in God's image and likeness. If that was the case, then the humans in God's image should have had the intelligence to exercise free will already without having to eat the forbidden fruit to acquire the intelligence to exercise free will as you surmised.
The fact that Adam and Eve had to eat the forbidden fruit to become god-like beings with intelligence means that, unlike the god-like humans in the first creation of humans, Adam and Eve were not created in God's image.
Therefore, your belief that the forbidden fruit represents mankind's ability to exercise free will is wrong. Even though Adam and Eve were not god-like beings before eating the forbidden fruit, they still had the ability to choose to eat or not to eat the forbidden fruit. Of course, since the Testament reveals that Adam and Eve were made subject to vanity- something that can be obtained only if they had the intelligence acquired by eating the forbidden fruit, their free will to choose between eat or not to eat the forbidden fruit had been compromised already. So it was not genuine free will that Adam and Eve used to decide on eat or not to eat the forbidden fruit because they were programmed to have the propensity to want to eat the forbidden fruit.
If you had read " God Is In Control...The God Of Manipulation" that I mentioned, you cannot deny the fact that God did use total mind control on some humans to achieve his plans (the Pharaoh of Egypt being one of them) and as far as the humans unfortunate enough to be the subject of mind control, free will was only something they thought they had while it had already been taken away without them knowing it.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoNo A "judgement on good and evill" was the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoYes. Adam had sex with the animals, and upon finding that they did not suit him, asked for a woman to fit him. God gave him Eve, and they made love.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the implication of the forbidden fruit in the bible?
The implication of the forbidden fruit in the bible comes from The Book of Genesis and deals with Adam and Eve. When a man and a woman take a bite into this forbidden fruit, they are known to be evicted.
Why does the cover of twilight have an apple?
It stands for the forbidden fruit. The verse in Genesis in the bible says "The forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest" Hence, Edward is forbidden to Bella since they are natural enemies but their love is the most passionate.
Who ate the forbidden fruit in the garden of eden?
Adam (and Eve) died initially (Genesis 3:17-19)(Genesis 5:5)and all humanity by extension (Romans 5:12)
Symbolic meaning of fruit?
There are symbolic meanings to many types of fruits. The apple was symbolic in Greek mythology as a wedding present to Hera from Gaia. Cherries symbolize beauty, courtesy, and modesty. The fig in some cultures represents the forbidden fruit that Eve ate.
How is the forbidden fruit relevant to Twilight?
In "Twilight," the forbidden fruit theme is represented by the danger associated with Bella's relationship with Edward. Edward's vampire nature makes their love forbidden, as it puts Bella in physical danger. Their love parallels the idea of forbidden fruit, where the desire for something unattainable leads to consequences.
What was the actual forbidden fruit?
In book of Genesis of the Bible God commands Adam and Eve not to eat the forbidden fruit. Historians and even ministers label the fruit as an a "apple". However, the book of Genesis does not stipulate what exactly the fruit is! My mother, a Bible Teacher at church, was the most perfect person (as far as walking the good walk of faith outside of Jesus Christ that I knew of) and she told me that the fruit WAS NOT AN APPLE but a FIG! I have always trusted my mother.
Who designed the Twilight apple cover?
Stephenie Meyer has stated that the apple on the cover represents the forbidden fruit from the book of Genesis. It symbolizes Bella and Edward's love, which is forbidden, similar to the fruit of the Tree Of knowledge, as is implied by the quote from Genesis 2:17 that is quoted at the beginning of the book. It also represents Bella's knowledge of what good and evil are, and the choice that she has in partaking of the "forbidden fruit", Edward, or choosing not to see him.
Four sins of genesis?
There are many more than four sins in the book of Genesis, but these all stem from Adam's original sin when he disobeyed God and ate of the fruit forbidden of God to eat.
Is the forbidden an apple?
The apple is the forbidden fruit according to early Christian scholars. A forbidden fruit was mention in the bible, but it did not say what kind of fruit it was.
What does the apple on the Twilight books stand for?
There is a part where Bella drops an apple and Edward does a trick. He catches it on his foot it goes up in the air and he catches it in his hand. Stephenie Meyer has stated that the apple on the cover represents the forbidden fruit from the Book of Genesis. It symbolizes Bella and Edward's love, which is forbidden, similar to the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, as is implied by the quote from Genesis 2:17 that is quoted at the beginning of the book. It also represents Bella's knowledge of what good and evil are, and the choice that she has in partaking of the "forbidden fruit", Edward, or choosing not to see him.
When Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit of the tree they became what?
IMperfect, and facing sin and death(Genesis 3:1-24)(Romans 5:12)
What does the bible say the forbiden fruit?
Meaning where is it found? It is found in the first book of the Bible, in the Book of Genesis. And it talks about how Adam and Eve should not eat off of the tree of good and evil. Which is also the forbidden fruit.
