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Was the forbidden fruit really an apple?
The Bible never specifies the fruit from the tree of knowledge as an apple. It simply refers to "fruit" using the Hebrew word "peri." Over time, the Latin translation "malum," meaning apple, became the basis for its depiction in art, though scholars have suggested other fruits, such as figs and grapes.
Mysteries About Adam And Eve That Are Still Unsolved
Was the forbidden fruit really an apple?
The Bible never specifies the fruit from the tree of knowledge as an apple. It simply refers to "fruit" using the Hebrew word "peri." Over time, the Latin translation "malum," meaning apple, became the basis for its depiction in art, though scholars have suggested other fruits, such as figs and grapes.