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A Question of Condition
Commentators agree God's question isn't about Adam's physical location, as God already knew where he was. Instead, it's a piercing question about his spiritual condition. Matthew Henry suggests it's a call for all sinners to consider where they are: far from God, in spiritual danger, and on a path to ruin. The question is meant to provoke self-reflection and lead to repentance.
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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 3:1–9
19th Century
Preacher
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, Yes, has God said, You shall…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 3:9
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord God called unto Adam. They had already been struck by the voice of God, but they lay bewildered under the trees, until anothe…
John Gill
On Genesis 3:9
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord God called unto Adam
The Jerusalem Targum is, the Word of the Lord God, the second Person in the Trinit…
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…