King James Bible
"But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground."
Before rain existed, water emerged from below as a mist or spring, suggesting a different hydrological system in Eden. This detail occurs between the creation of earth and the formation of man, indicating God's preparation of the ground for cultivation. This primordial irrigation system provided universal moisture without rainfall, making the earth fertile and ready for vegetation. The comprehensive watering ('whole face') emphasizes God's complete provision before human labor began.