Lin

Cheryl, I believe we tend toward error when we do not translate Teshuqa properly. I think desire is a very bad translation that leads us into error. It is interesting to note that the word ‘desire’ was first introduced in a translation in the 1300’s. It is what led many to view it as only sexual. Some say that is good for propagation and some say it is Jezebel like control.

I do not think Eve is the heroine that you seem to think she is. I believe she was deceived and remorseful. I also think that when one “turns” toward something they also turn AWAY from something else.

I still find it odd that God tells Eve AFTER the fall she will turn toward Adam and you find that a good thing. I think it was a horrible thing with dire consequences. You have been teaching it is a good thing and the way to propagate the earth. This sounds Mormonish to me for some reason. This does not just blame Eve but again, I ask, how could Adam rule over her, even physically with God’s protection? Are you claiming that God withdrew any protection from her and she had no choice even after her choice to leave the Garden?

You say my interpretation reads into the text. I believe yours does too. I fear you are seriously watering down the absolute horrors of the fall. Sin has serious consequences whether one is deceived or sins willfully. The “consequences” are dire.

The bottomline for me is that Eve turned to Adam and away from God. This is based on the historical interpretation of Teshuqa. Many women in the comp world could take a lesson from this when they view their husbands as their spiritual leader instead of Jesus Christ.