Numerical Expositions: Genesis 2:8

And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

-- Gen. 2:8 (KJV)

This verse states that God created a place upon earth called Eden and that He placed man in the Garden of Eden.  Also, this garden was located in the eastern part of Eden.

Many people that attempt to prove that the Bible is not true use this verse as evidence because the Garden of Eden has never been located by archaeologists.  However, skeptics only use surface knowledge instead of doing the proper research.  Skeptics only look for "Aha" moments instead of searching for the real truth.  Skeptics remain comfortable by deluding their own minds.

However, if you do your research on the former place called Eden, then you will see that Eden was an actual location before it was destroyed by the Assyrian Empire.  Also, if you read further in the Bible, then there is documentation that Eden was destroyed.  (II Kings 19:12, Isaiah 37:12).  The place of Eden was known in ancient times as Telassar.  The moral of this post is to do your research.

Numerical Analysis:  The numerical pattern for this verse is 2,8,1.  (2) To be delivered, allow for God to establish you.  (8) To have a new beginning in God, allow for Him to position you wherever you need to be.  (1) To follow God, allow for Him to position you wherever you need to be.