Genesis 3:11 bbe — And he said, Who gave you the knowledge that you were without clothing? Have you taken of the fruit of the tree which I…

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"And he said, Who gave you the knowledge that you were without clothing? Have you taken of the fruit of the tree which I said you were not to take?"

— Genesis 3:11, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 3 — Context

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And there came to them the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the evening wind: and the man and his wife went to a secret place among the trees of the garden, away from the eyes of the Lord God.

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And the voice of the Lord God came to the man, saying, Where are you?

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And he said, Hearing your voice in the garden I was full of fear, because I was without clothing: and I kept myself from your eyes.

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And he said, Who gave you the knowledge that you were without clothing? Have you taken of the fruit of the tree which I said you were not to take?

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And the man said, The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me the fruit of the tree and I took it.

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And the Lord God said to the woman, What have you done? And the woman said, I was tricked by the deceit of the snake and I took it.

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And the Lord God said to the snake, Because you have done this you are cursed more than all cattle and every beast of the field; you will go flat on the earth, and dust will be your food all the days of your life:

Genesis 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 3:11 say?
Genesis 3:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, Who gave you the knowledge that you were without clothing? Have you taken of the fruit of the tree which I said you were not to take?”
Where is Genesis 3:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 3:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 3:11 in?
Genesis 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 3:11?
Genesis 3:11 reads (BBE): “And he said, Who gave you the knowledge that you were without clothing? Have you taken of the fruit of the tree which I said you were not to take?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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