Revelation 2:7 to Genesis 2:9

NT Text: Revelation 2:7

OT Source(s):

• Genesis 2:9; 3:22-24 (tree of life in Eden)
• Ezekiel 28:13; 31:8-9 (Eden = garden of God)
• Ezekiel 47:12 (trees bearing fruit)

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Typology + Longitudinal Theme

Significance: The promise reverses the curse of Genesis 3, where humanity lost access to the tree of life after the fall. Through Christ's victory, believers gain restored access to eternal life symbolized by Eden's tree. The "paradise of God" language from Ezekiel identifies the eschatological new creation as restored Eden. This reward appears again in Revelation 22:2, framing the entire book with restoration themes.