Genesis 3:13
Genesis 3:13 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she replied, “and I ate.”
And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
And Jehovah God said unto the woman, What is this thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
And the Lord God said to the woman, What have you done? And the woman said, I was tricked by the deceit of the snake and I took it.
The Lord God asked Eve, “Why have you done this?” “The serpent tricked me, and so I ate it,” she replied.
And the Lord God saide to the woman, Why hast thou done this? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eate.
And Jehovah God saith to the woman, 'What [is] this thou hast done?' and the woman saith, 'The serpent hath caused me to forget — and I do eat.'
The LORD God said to the woman, “What have you done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”
And the LORD God said to the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I ate.
And the Lord God said to the woman: Why hast thou done this? And she answered: The serpent deceived me, and I did eat.
Then Yahweh God said to the woman, “Why did you do such a thing?” The woman replied, “I ate some of the fruit because the snake deceived me.”
Then God said to the woman, “Why did you do that bad thing?” The woman said, “That snake tricked me. That’s the reason why I ate that fruit.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 3:13
Study Notes — Genesis 3:13
- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 3:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 3:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 3:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 3:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
- Sermons on Genesis 3:13
Context — God Arraigns Adam and Eve
13Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she replied, “and I ate.”
14So the LORD God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and every beast of the field! On your belly will you go, and dust you will eat, all the days of your life. 15And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. ”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 11:3 | I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. |
| 2 | 1 Timothy 2:14 | And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression. |
| 3 | Genesis 4:10–12 | “What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. When you till the ground, it will no longer yield its produce to you. You will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” |
| 4 | John 18:35 | “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” |
| 5 | Genesis 3:4–6 | “You will not surely die,” the serpent told her. “For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 12:9–12 | Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own, for you have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 3:24 | So Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you dismiss him? Now he is getting away! |
| 8 | Genesis 44:15 | “What is this deed you have done?” Joseph declared. “Do you not know that a man like me can surely divine the truth?” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 13:11 | “What have you done?” Samuel asked. And Saul replied, “When I saw that the troops were deserting me, and that you did not come at the appointed time and the Philistines were gathering at Michmash, |
Genesis 3:13 Summary
[In Genesis 3:13, God asks the woman what she has done, and she explains that the serpent deceived her, showing that sin often involves being misled by others or by our own desires. This verse reminds us that we are all responsible for our actions, even when we are influenced by others, as seen in Romans 3:23. The woman's response also highlights the importance of acknowledging our sin and taking responsibility for it, rather than making excuses or blaming others, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9. By recognizing the serpent's deception and our own role in sin, we can begin to understand our need for God's forgiveness and redemption.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God ask the woman what she had done when He already knew?
God asked the woman what she had done to give her an opportunity to acknowledge her sin and take responsibility, as seen in Genesis 3:13, similar to how He asked Adam in Genesis 3:11, demonstrating His desire for honesty and repentance.
What does it mean that the serpent deceived the woman?
The serpent's deception, as mentioned in Genesis 3:13, refers to Satan's cunning and lies that led the woman to disobey God's command, as warned about in 1 Peter 5:8, where Satan is described as a roaring lion seeking to devour believers.
Is the woman's response an excuse or a legitimate explanation?
The woman's response in Genesis 3:13 acknowledges her role in the sin, but also recognizes the serpent's influence, similar to how Eve is described in 2 Corinthians 11:3 as being deceived by Satan, highlighting the complex nature of sin and temptation.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and accountability?
Genesis 3:13 shows that God holds individuals accountable for their actions, even when they are influenced by others, as seen in the woman's case, and this principle is reinforced in other verses like Romans 3:23, which states that all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be deceived by Satan's lies, and how can I protect myself from his influence?
- In what ways do I try to shift blame or justify my sin, and how can I take responsibility for my actions like the woman in Genesis 3:13?
- How does recognizing the serpent's deception in my life help me to understand the nature of sin and my need for God's forgiveness?
- What does it mean to acknowledge my sin and take responsibility for it, and how can I apply this principle to my life today?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 3:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 3:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 3:13
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 3:13
Sermons on Genesis 3:13
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Satan Is Alive and Well by Hal Lindsey | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the existence of a powerful and real spiritual being behind the conflicts and suffering in the world. He emphasizes the importance of understa |
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The Great Deception by Jon Couch | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for believers to take God's Word seriously and not be deceived by the world. He encourages the congregation to rise up and make a d |
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Marriage Series #3 - Adam & Eve by Don McClure | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the consequences of Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden. He imagines the toil and hardship that Adam must have faced as a result of th |
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Whare Art Thou by Peter Orasuk | In this sermon, the preacher discusses two questions that God asks in the Bible: "Where are you?" and "What is this?" These questions represent God's dealings with humanity through |
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Christian Life - a Battleground, the (Satan's Tactics) by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the strategy of Satan and how to defeat him. He outlines four basic tactics that Satan uses and emphasizes the importance of understanding the |
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Eight Ways of Deceiving Ourselves by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the company we keep and the conversations we engage in. He warns against deceiving ourselves by thinking we can overcome ne |
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8 Ways to Deceive Ourselves by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the dangers of self-deception, focusing on the need to be vigilant against deception in various aspects of our lives. It highlights the importance of humilit |






