Genesis 3:21 net — The LORD God made garments from skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.

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"The LORD God made garments from skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them."

— Genesis 3:21, NET Bible

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Genesis 3 — Context

18

It will produce thorns and thistles for you, but you will eat the grain of the field.

19

By the sweat of your brow you will eat food until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you will return.”

20

The man named his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all the living.

21

The LORD God made garments from skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.

22

And the LORD God said,“Now that the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil, he must not be allowed to stretch out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.”

23

So the LORD God expelled him from the orchard in Eden to cultivate the ground from which he had been taken.

24

When he drove the man out, he placed on the eastern side of the orchard in Eden angelic sentries who used the flame of a whirling sword to guard the way to the tree of life.

Genesis 3:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 3:21 say?
Genesis 3:21 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD God made garments from skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.”
Where is Genesis 3:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 3:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 3, verse 21.
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 3:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 3:21 in?
Genesis 3:21 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 3:21?
Genesis 3:21 reads (NET): “The LORD God made garments from skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.” 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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