tree of knowledge of good and evil

tree of knowledge of good and evil
the tree in the Garden of Eden bearing the forbidden fruit that was tasted by Adam and Eve. Gen. 2:17; 3:6-24. Also called tree of knowledge.
[1525-35]

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