Did the Flood reverse the curse of the ground? Carey builds a compelling case for a concept that’s often overlooked—or outright dismissed: that the Flood narrative in Genesis 6–9 isn't just about judgment, but also about restoration—specifically the cleansing of the cursed ground from Genesis 3.   

Carey weaves together frame semantics, Hebrew wordplay, literary design (including an overlooked chiasm), and the theological role of Noah as a second Adam. She also unpacks how concepts like "serving the ground," the introduction of agriculture, and the story’s structural symmetry all speak to a larger narrative of renewal.     

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Grab your study guide on frame semantics (linked below) and share it with your Bible study group or church!   

Printable from Episode 121, direct download link: Frame Semantics Study Guide  

Beyond the Gates of Eden Conference:  Studies — The Two Trees Podcast   

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Let us know your thoughts: Did the Flood really reverse the curse?

In this episode of Genesis Marks the Spot, we finally dive into a long-anticipated topic: frame semantics—a cognitive linguistic tool that could revolutionize how we approach biblical texts. From exploring how the word "rest" is more than just a Sabbath nap, to rethinking the identity of the Satan in Job and why the Sons of God are unique, this episode is a thoughtful journey into how meaning is framed, shaped, and sometimes flattened when we don’t consider conceptual structures behind words.    

The usual truth-conditional semantics (where meaning hinges on objective truth) contrasts with the more holistic and contextual approach of frame semantics which is a better fit for the approach of biblical theology. Whether you’re a seasoned theology nerd or new to these ideas, this episode will challenge how you read Scripture—and may just spark your next Bible study breakthrough.    

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You know his name. You know the flood. You might even think you know why Noah was given that name in the first place. But what if I told you… there's some strange artifcacts with ‘rest’ in Genesis 5:29? What if the comfort Lamech longed for wasn’t exactly what Noah delivered?  Or maybe it was more than he was looking for...

Today, we’re digging into the meaning of Noah’s name, the toil of the world he was born into, and the rest—and what form of it—that followed. Because as it turns out…

This is the rest of the story.     

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As You Wish… Or Maybe Not? Rethinking Genesis 3:16.

Genesis 3:16 has been a theological battleground for centuries—was Eve cursed? Does this verse establish male rule? And why did the ESV change its translation again? In this episode, we dive deep into the Hebrew text, ancient interpretations, and modern theological debates surrounding this passage.

We’ll explore:
Rabbinic and early Christian views on Eve’s "curse"
Whether Genesis 3:16 prescribes or describes male rulership
The ESV translation shift—what it means and why it matters
The surprising implications of Hebrew grammar (Hendiadys, anyone?)
How this passage connects to the broader biblical story

From Augustine to Chrysostom, from the Hebrew text to modern scholarship, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most debated verses in Scripture. Whether you lean complementarian, egalitarian, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge assumptions and spark new insights.  

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The Book of Eden:  The Book of Eden, Genesis 2-3: God Didn't Curse Eve (or Adam) or Limit Woman in Any Way (The Eden Book Series): Fleming, Bruce C. E., Fleming PhD, Joy, Hagemeyer, Joanne Guarnieri: 9780972575928: Amazon.com: Books

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A conversation with Spencer Owen about reading the Bible from the OT to the NT and from the NT to the OT.  Do we need Jesus in order to read the Old Testament?       

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Isn't it a bit weird that Christians are called slaves?  Isn't slavery a bad thing?     

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Genesis 1:28 - Is human rule meant only for animals and not for other humans?  What is biblical government?  Tying in some modern social psychology with Jonathan Haidt's moral foundation theory, I offer an encouragement to political engagement in a self-giving way rather than engaging in one-up-manship.     

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What if we've all got an overdeveloped sense of vengeance?  How are guilt and justice portrayed in the Bible, especially in relation to God's character?  What does shame have to do with (legal) guilt?  How do these concepts develop?  And...why does Genesis 1-11 seem so Mesopotamian??         

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What's up with shame in Genesis 2 but not 3, and why were Adam and Eve naked in the garden?  What were the garments of skin (and what's with these garments of glory)?      

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Ruminations of a recent lecture and Jordan B. Peterson's new book, We Who Wrestle with God.  Tyranny, slavery, sovereignty, calling, and conscience--oh, and the best way to cook a steak.         

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We Who Wrestle with God: We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine    

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