Genesis 3:11 web — God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"

World English Bible

"God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?""

— Genesis 3:11, World English Bible

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Genesis 3 — Context

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They heard the voice of Yahweh God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Yahweh God among the trees of the garden.

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Yahweh God called to the man, and said to him, "Where are you?"

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The man said, "I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself."

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God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"

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The man said, "The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate."

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Yahweh God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."

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Yahweh God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, you are cursed above all livestock, and above every animal of the field. On your belly you shall go, and you shall eat dust 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 World English Bible reads: “God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"”
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 (WEB): “God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"” 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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