Why Every Tree in Eden Was Both Beautiful and Delicious

The Midrash of Philo 9:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Why does Moses say that every tree in the Paradise was beautiful to look upon and good to eat? (Genesis 2:9)?

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