Genesis 3:7

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

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Other Translations for Genesis 3:7

BSB

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

AKJV

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

CPDV

And the eyes of them both were opened. And when they realized themselves to be naked, they joined together fig leaves and made coverings for themselves.

ERV

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

NHEB

The eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked. So they sewed fig leaves together, and made coverings for themselves.

SMT

And the eyes of the two shall be opened, and they shall know that they are naked; and they shall sew together the leaves of the fig tree, and shall make to themselves girdles.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 3:7

AndtheeyesH5869NounofthembothH8147NounwereopenedH6491VerbandtheyH1992Masculine knewH3045VerbthattheywerenakedH5903andtheysewedH8609Verb figH8384Noun Feminine leavesH5929Noun Masculine togetherH8609VerbandmadethemselvesH6213Verb apronsH2290Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 3:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 3:7

Summary

Both realize shameful state and cover themselves

Place

Garden of Eden

Event

Humans become aware of nakedness

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history

Category

Narrative