Genesis 3:11 cpdv — He said to him, “Then who told you that you were naked, if you have not eaten of the tree from which I instructed you t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He said to him, “Then who told you that you were naked, if you have not eaten of the tree from which I instructed you that you should not eat?” "

— Genesis 3:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 3 — Context

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And when they had heard the voice of the Lord God taking a walk in Paradise in the afternoon breeze, Adam and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God in the midst of the trees of Paradise.

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And the Lord God called Adam and said to him: “Where are you?”

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And he said, “I heard your voice in Paradise, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and so I hid myself.”

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He said to him, “Then who told you that you were naked, if you have not eaten of the tree from which I instructed you that you should not eat?”

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And Adam said, “The woman, whom you gave to me as a companion, gave to me from the tree, and I ate.”

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And the Lord God said to the woman, “Why have you done this?” And she responded, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

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And the Lord God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, you are cursed among all living things, even the wild beasts of the earth. Upon your breast shall you travel, and the ground shall you eat, 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He said to him, “Then who told you that you were naked, if you have not eaten of the tree from which I instructed you that you should not eat?” ”
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 (CPDV): “He said to him, “Then who told you that you were naked, if you have not eaten of the tree from which I instructed you that you should not eat?” ” 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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