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Tree of Life's Purpose and Loss
- The Tree of Life in Eden was meant as a tool for connection with God, symbolizing divine knowledge and presence.
- Adam and Eve's failure to respect this plan led to exile and loss of access to the tree and its fruits.
Garden Banishment as Protective Triage
- God's act of banishing Adam is a protective measure against man's own potential to harm the tree.
- The command to work and guard the garden is fractured, showing the loss of man's trustworthiness.
Burning Bush as Tree of Life Remnant
- The burning bush in Exodus resembles the Tree of Life with fire and angel imagery, but is a sad, unworked remnant.
- The bush's enduring flame symbolizes the angels' guardianship without human nurturing since Eden's loss.