211 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, DORFF-RUTTENBERGSOC GENESIS | 2:8 planted — GEN263 From the beginning of the creation of the ... GEN263 From the beginning of the creation of the world, the Holy Blessed One was involved first only with planting, as it is written: “The Lord God planted a garden in Eden” (Genesis 2:8). You, too, when you enter the land, don't begin with anything other than planting, as it is written, “When you enter the Land and plant” (Leviticus 19:23). (Midrash, Vayikra Rabbah 16:3) Share Print Source KeyDORFF-RUTTENBERGSOCVerse2:8Keyword(s)plantedSource Page(s)74 Switch article GENESIS | 2:8 dust — GEN262 See [[GEN102]] Genesis 1:27 image AMEMEI 1... Previous Article GENESIS | 2:15 guard — GEN264 See [[GEN171]] Genesis 1:28 subdue GORLAW ... Next Article