but from the fruitof the treewhichis in the middleof the garden,Godhas said,'You shall not eatfrom it or touchit, or you will die.'"
Then Godsaidto him in the dream,"Yes,I knowthat in the integrityof your heartyou have donethis,and I alsokeptyou from sinningagainst Me; thereforeI did not letyou touchher.
The womansaidto the serpent,"From the fruitof the treesof the gardenwe may eat;
The serpentsaidto the woman,"You surelywill not die!
"Do not touchMy anointedones,And doMy prophetsnoharm."
"But putforthYour handnowand touchallthat he has; he will surelycurseYou to Your face."
"Pityme, pityme, O you my friends,For the handof Godhas struckme.
"However,putforthYour handnow,and touchhis boneand his flesh;he will curseYou to Your face."
Nowconcerningthe things about whichyou wrote,it is goodfor a mannot to toucha woman.
"Therefore,COMEOUT FROM THEIR MIDSTAND BE SEPARATE,"saysthe Lord."AND DO NOT TOUCHWHAT IS UNCLEAN;And I will welcomeyou.
"Do not handle,do not taste,do not touch!"
