Definition: And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Genesis 39:17. It's a really important and somewhat unsettling part of the story of Adam and Eve. Here’s what it means in simpler terms: The Basic Story: God creates Adam and Eve. In the beginning, God created Adam and gave him a special role – to be the first man and woman. They eat from a forbidden fruit. God tells them they can eat any fruit, but there’s one fruit that’s off-limits : the apple in the Garden of Eden. Eve is tempted. A serpent (a sneaky animal) tries to convince Eve to disobey God by telling her that the fruit will make her beautiful. Eve succumbs. Eve, feeling pressured and wanting to be like Adam, eats the fruit. What this verse says: “And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me.” Let’s unpack that: "She spake..." : This means Eve spoke to Adam. "...according to these words..." : She told him something specific. "...the Hebrew servant..." : This is a crucial part. The verse refers to the servant who brought Adam and Eve into the Garden of Eden – a young man named Noach. It’s not just any servant, but one specifically tasked with bringing them there. "...came in unto me..." : This suggests that the servant was sneaking into the garden. "...to mock me." : This is the key part. Eve says she's telling him something – that this servant (the Hebrew Servant) is mocking her! What’s it really saying? It’s a story of temptation and betrayal. Eve's disobedience leads to a significant shift in the story. She starts acting against God, and it sets off a chain of events that eventually leads to humanity being exiled from Paradise. The verse suggests that Eve’s actions are driven by pride and a desire for something more than what God has given her. Important Note: This is a very early part of the story, and the text itself can be a little confusing. It's a moment of significant turning point in how we understand our relationship with God and each other. --- Do you want me to: Explain any of these parts in more detail? Connect this verse to a broader theme in the Bible (like free will, temptation, or sin)?