# 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."

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [adam](../other/adam.md) **·** [euphrates](../other/euphrates.md) **·** [eve](../other/eve.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ezekiel 28:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/28/11)
* [Genesis 02:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/02/07)
* [Genesis 02:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/02/09)
* [Genesis 02:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/02/15)
* [Genesis 04:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/04/16)
* [Joel 02:3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jol/02/03)