Genesis 3:7 · KJV

"And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons."

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁵For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

⁶And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

⁷And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

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?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I respond to feelings of shame?

2

What does vulnerability mean for you?

3

When have you tried to cover up your mistakes?

Life Application

shame

Consider how you can embrace vulnerability in your life instead of hiding.

honesty

Reflect on the importance of being honest with yourself and others.

People in This Verse

AdamOT

The first man created by God, Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden to tend to it. He represents humanity's role in creation.

First appearance: Genesis 2:7

EveOT

The first woman created by God, representing the ideal companion for Adam. She plays a crucial role in the narrative of humanity's beginnings.

First appearance: Genesis 2:22

Places in This Verse

Garden of Eden

The paradise where Adam and Eve lived before their disobedience to God. It symbolizes a state of perfect communion with God.

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