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Eden, in the BibleEden, in the Bible.1 Son of Joah. 2 Priest. Perhaps this is the same as (1.) 3 See Eden, Garden of Eden, Garden of, in the Bible, first home to humankind. In it were the trees of life and of the knowledge of good and evil. Having eaten the forbidden fruit of the latter tree, Adam and Eve were banished from the garden and God's presence. 4 Unidentified trading center, possibly in Mesopotamia. 5 Place somewhere near Damascus. Eden, rivers, England and ScotlandEden, name of several rivers in England and Scotland. The principal one rises in Cumbria, N England, and flows 65 mi (105 km) NW past Carlisle Carlisle, city (1991 pop. 72,006) and district, Cumbria, NW England, near the junction of the Caldew, Eden, and Petteril rivers. The city of Carlisle is an important rail center...... Click the link for more information. , into Solway Firth. The Vale of Eden is a rich farming region. Eden1 Sir (Robert) Anthony, Earl of Avon. 1897--1977, British Conservative statesman; foreign secretary (1935--38; 1940--45; 1951--55) and prime minister (1955--57). He resigned after the controversy caused by the occupation of the Suez Canal zone by British and French forces (1956) Eden2 Old Testament the garden in which Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation Eden earthly garden of luxury; abode of Adam and Eve. [O.T.: Genesis 2:8] See : Paradise
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where grows Not even one lonely rose) -- My soul at least a solace hath In dreams of thee, and therein knows An Eden of bland repose. Arthur was leaving the room, and Martin Eden followed his exit with longing eyes.
Bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh
The whole world leaps to my will,
And the unslaked thirst of an Eden cursed
Shall harrow the earth for its fill. |
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