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Hiding the Real Sin
Commentators note that Adam's answer is evasive. He blames his fear on God's voice and his nakedness—things that had never caused fear before. The true cause, which he conceals, is his sin. This shows how sin immediately leads to dishonesty and a desire to hide the true state of our heart from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 3:8–21
18th Century
Theologian
שׁוּף shûp “bruise, wound.” τηρεῖν (= τερεῖν ?) tērein ἐκτρίβειν ektribein …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 3:1–24
19th Century
Bishop
EXCURSUS C: ON THE DURATION OF THE PARADISIACAL STATE OF INNOCENCE.
The Bereshit Rabba argues that Adam and Eve re…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 3:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
And he said, I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. And he said, –
Note the cal…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 3:10
16th Century
Theologian
And he said, I heard thy voice. Although this seems to be the confession of a dejected and humbled man, it will nevertheless soon appear t…
John Gill
On Genesis 3:10
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, I heard your voice in the garden The voice of your Word, as the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan: this was no…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 3:9–13
17th Century
Minister
Observe the startling question: Adam, where art thou? Those who by sin go astray from God should seriously consider where they are; they a…