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 Post subject: Verses 20:120-122
PostPosted: 05 Jun 2009, 10:47 
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 Post subject: Re: Verses 20:120-122
PostPosted: 15 Feb 2010, 04:15 
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{20:120} Then Satan whispered to him; he said, "O Adam, shall I direct you to the tree of eternity and possession that will not deteriorate?"

I suggest,
{20:120} Then Satan whispered to him; he said, "O Adam, shall I direct you to the tree of eternity and reign that does not decay?"

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{20:121} And Adam and his wife ate of it, and their private parts became apparent to them, and they began to fasten over themselves from the leaves of Paradise. And Adam disobeyed his Lord and erred.

I suggest,
{20:121} And they (Adam and Eve) ate of it, and their offensive parts became apparent to them, and they began to fasten over themselves from the leaves of the Garden. And Adam disobeyed his Lord and erred.

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{20:122} Then his Lord chose him and turned to him in forgiveness and guided [him].

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{20:122} Then his Lord picked him, accepted his repentance and guided [him].

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