Overview
The Bible addresses gardens across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Eden, God, Rivers and Metals.
Key Bible verses about gardens
Old Testament
Genesis
And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.
The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;
And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.
And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.
And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying gardens for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 2:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Eden, God, Rivers and Metals.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about gardens?
The Bible addresses gardens across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Eden, God, Rivers and Metals.
How many Bible verses are about gardens?
The Bible references gardens in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention gardens?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 2:10: “And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.”
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