1. Matthieu 4:6 (NEG79)
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How does the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness compare to the temptation in Paradise (Genesis 3)?

Matthieu 4:6 (NEG79)

6 et lui dit: Si tu es Fils de Dieu, jette-toi en bas; car il est écrit:Il donnera des ordres à ses anges à ton sujet;Et ils te porteront sur les mains,De peur que ton pied ne heurte contre une pierre.

The temptation of Jesus exhibits the very same pattern as that experienced by Adam and Eve in paradise (Genesis 3:1–6). In both cases it is entirely based on casting doubt with regard to God’s spoken word: Have God truly said? and If you are the Son of God.1

Jesus’ temptation by Satan parallels Adam and Eve’s temptation in Eden in Satan’s casting doubt on God’s word: Has God truly said? (Genesis 3:1) and If you are the Son of God (Matthew 4:6).