the Garden of Eden

noun phrase

in the Bible
: the garden where Adam and Eve first lived

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Some theologians argued that Adam and Eve, as well as all the animals in the Garden of Eden, ate only plants. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 Aug. 2025 At the end of the movie, the family are expelled from the Garden of Eden. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 July 2025 Through expert commentary from scholars and theologians, the series explores the foundational biblical events — such as the Great Flood, the Ten Plagues, and the Garden of Eden — through theological tradition, scientific inquiry and cultural resonance. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 June 2025 Through expert commentary from renowned scholars and theologians, the series explores the foundational biblical events—such as the Great Flood, the Ten Plagues, and the Garden of Eden—through theological tradition, rigorous scientific inquiry and cultural resonance. Leia Mendoza, Variety, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Garden of Eden

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