Genesis 3:10
“And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.”
Genesis 3:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he said: I heard thy voice in paradise; and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
- DARBYDarby
- And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I feared, because I am naked; and I hid myself.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The man said, I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and he saith, 'Thy sound I have heard in the garden, and I am afraid, for I am naked, and I hide myself.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
Context: Genesis 3
8And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
9And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
10And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
11And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
12And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
About Genesis 3: Creation of Man
The man and woman disobey God and eat from the forbidden tree. This causes them to realize they are naked and they feel ashamed. God punished them and they were forced to leave the garden.
Commentary
Genesis 3 is the chapter in which the fall of man is described. It begins with the serpent tempting Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, which God had forbidden them to do. Eve is tempted by the serpent's promise that she will become like God if she eats the fruit. She then gives the fruit to Adam, who also eats it. As a result of their disobedience, God curses the serpent, the ground, and Adam and Eve.
The fall of man is a pivotal moment in the Bible, as it marks the beginning of sin and death in the world. It is a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of following God's commands. It also serves as a warning to us today that we should not be tempted by the promises of the world, but instead remain faithful to God.