Genesis Chapter 3 (The Fall of Man)
"Kruv" (3742)
Cherubim- Hebrew (plural) for cherub, angel, a winged creature, in the order of angels ranked below the Seraphim, a composite being who stood over the mercy seat of the ark of the covenant (Ex. 25:18). First appearance is in this passage to guard against man's unauthorized re-entry into paradise. In Solomon's temple two large cherubim made of olive wood overlaid with gold were placed in the Most Holy Place.
"Arum" (6175)
Cunning. KJV uses the word "subtle"- Hebrew for "crafty" or "prudent", depending on context. In this case it means "sly"
"Arar" (779)
Cursed- Hebrew for "banned, to bind (with a spell), to hem in with obstacles, to render powerless, to resist.
"Muth" (4191).
Die - Hebrew for "to kill", something unnatural God did not want but became necessary, God takes no pleasure in it. Physical death is allowed to prevent a "second death" (Rev 20:11-15, being separated from God eternally). Every human faces it (Heb 9:27) but Jesus came to earth to "taste death for everyone".
"Yada" (3045)
Knowing- Hebrew for "to perceive" or understand, acquire knowledge, discern, be acquainted with a woman (in a sexual way), be known, cause to know, be aware, informed. In this text it refers to "distinguishing" between right and wrong.
"Amar" (559)
Said- Hebrew for to say, to speak, utter, declare. "God speaks the world into existence (Gen 1)
"Nachash" (5175)
Serpent - Hebrew for a hissing creature, a snake, something evil, the constellation of the dragon (job 26:13) One could look at a bronze snake after being bitten by a venomous snake (Num 21:6,7,9) and be healed, becoming a relic which men worshipped. Jesus was lifted up on the cross like a bronze snake (John 12:32).
"Sakhal" (7919)
Wise - Hebrew for "An understanding resulting form distinguishing, relates to an intelligent knowledge of the reason for something.
