Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 2:3, “What is the main story of Genesis 2:3?”
As one reads Genesis 2:1–4, the context enables the reader to shift from God’s work on earth to the beginning of man’s work on earth. God created a beautiful earth and the Garden of Eden for man and man becomes the caretaker/gardener of the Garden of Eden and the earth. The remaining narrative is the manner in which man takes care of the earth.
SUMMARY: God rested from his works and Mankind works on God’s creation.
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