Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.

Bible References

But

Genesis 2:16
And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree of the garden,

Touch

Genesis 20:6
Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience. I have also kept you from sinning against Me. Therefore I have not let you touch her.
Exodus 19:12
Put boundaries for the people all around the mountain and say: Be careful that you don’t go up on the mountain or touch its base. Anyone who touches the mountain will be put to death.
1 Chronicles 16:22
“Do not touch My anointed ones
or harm My prophets.”
Job 1:11
But stretch out Your hand and strike everything he owns, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”
Job 2:5
But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”
Job 19:21
Have mercy on me, my friends, have mercy,
for God’s hand has struck me.
1 Corinthians 7:1
Now in response to the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have relations with a woman.”
2 Corinthians 6:17
Therefore, come out from among them
and be separate, says the Lord;
do not touch any unclean thing,
and I will welcome you.
Colossians 2:21
“Don’t handle, don’t taste, don’t touch”?

General references

1 Kings 13:16
But he answered, “I cannot go back with you, eat bread, or drink water with you in this place,
Acts 19:15
The evil spirit answered them, “I know Jesus, and I recognize Paul—but who are you?”
Colossians 2:21
“Don’t handle, don’t taste, don’t touch”?

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