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Temptation
Terror (See HORROR.) apple as fruit of the tree of knowledge in Eden, has come to epitomize temptation. [O.T.: Genesis 3:1–7; Br. Lit.: Paradise Lost] God prohibits eating from Tree of Knowledge. [O.T.: Genesis 2:16–17] tried to induce Joseph to lie with her. [O.T.: Gen. 39] symbol of temptation [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176] offers world to Jesus in exchange for His obeisance. [N.T.: Matthew 4:8–11] coaxes Eve to eat forbidden fruit. [O.T.: Genesis 3:1–5] name given in Arabian legend to Potiphar’s wife, who vainly tempted Joseph. [Arab. Legend: Benét, 1117] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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