167 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-GEN GENESIS | 2:15 till — GEN278 It was taught: “R. Shimon b. Elazar said: ... GEN278 It was taught: “R. Shimon b. Elazar said: ‘Great is labor, for even Adam tasted nothing until he had worked, as it is written: “And He placed him in the Garden of Eden to work it and to keep it,” and only afterwards: “From all the trees of the garden, you may eat”’” Avoth d’R. Natan 11. TEMIMAH-GEN 17-8 Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-GENVerse2:15Keyword(s)tillSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 2:15 till — GEN280 When he is occupied in mind and body with ... Previous Article GENESIS | 2:15 watch — GEN282 Man the yetzirah-creator, according... Next Article