MPV Commentary

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Sections for Genesis 3
Ge 3:1-5 The Temptation.
Ge 3:6-9 The Fall.
Ge 3:10-13 The Examination.
Ge 3:14-24 The Sentence.
Ge 3:10-13 The Examination.

10. Afraid because they were naked - This is a confession of their guilt and shame, but it is also an attempt to deflect blame from themselves.

12. The woman said, "The serpent deceived me." Adam blames God for giving him the woman as his companion, implying that he was only following her lead. He suggests that he would not have eaten the forbidden fruit if she had not been given to him.

13. The first couple's sin was a deliberate and cunning act, motivated by their own desires rather than a simple mistake. It involved a love of self, a disregard for God's authority, and ingratitude for His blessings - all of which are fundamental aspects of this heinous transgression.