the original state of Adam and Eve. Even after the entrance of death because of their disobedience, the hope of life that conquers death is held out as a goal. The one who brought death will be defeated (Gen. 3:15) and the tree of life is associated with living for ever (Gen. 3:22). Although sin triumphs in Genesis 4 in the death of Abel and sin reigns in the genealogy of Genesis 5 in the phrase ‘and he died’, hope is expressed that death will not have the final word. They are looking for the one