In Genesis 3:19 of the King James Version, it is written: “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
This verse speaks to the consequences of Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. God tells Adam that he will have to work hard in order to provide food for himself, as he will now have to toil and sweat for his sustenance. The reminder of mortality is also present in the line “for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return,” emphasizing the idea that humans are made from dust and will ultimately return to the earth upon death.
Overall, Genesis 3:19 serves as a warning about the difficulties of life that result from sin, as well as a reminder of the impermanence of human existence. It highlights the importance of obedience to God’s commands and the consequences that can arise from defiance.
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