Genesis 3:8 Meaning
And 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.
Context Explained
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?
10And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 139:7
The psalmist reflects on the omnipresence of God, contrasting Adam and Eve's attempt to hide.
Isaiah 59:2
Isaiah explains that sin separates us from God, similar to Adam and Eve's fear.
Revelation 6:15-16
In the end times, people will hide from God, echoing Adam and Eve's actions.
Source: Genesis 3:8