Genesis 3:9 net — But the LORD God called to the man and said to him,“Where are you?”

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"But the LORD God called to the man and said to him,“Where are you?”"

— Genesis 3:9, NET Bible

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Genesis 3 — Context

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When the woman saw that the tree produced fruit that was good for food, was attractive to the eye, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. She also gave some of it to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.

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Then the eyes of both of them opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.

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The Judgment Oracles of God at the Fall Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God moving about in the orchard at the breezy time of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the orchard.

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But the LORD God called to the man and said to him,“Where are you?”

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The man replied,“I heard you moving about in the orchard, and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.”

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And the LORD God said,“Who told you that you were naked? Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?”

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The man said,“The woman whom you gave me, she gave me some fruit from the tree and I ate it.”

Genesis 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 3:9 say?
Genesis 3:9 in the NET Bible reads: “But the LORD God called to the man and said to him,“Where are you?””
Where is Genesis 3:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 3:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 3:9 in?
Genesis 3:9 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 3:9?
Genesis 3:9 reads (NET): “But the LORD God called to the man and said to him,“Where are you?”” 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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