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R.C. Sproul · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Sproul - God and Nakedness Genesis 2:25 It may seem strange that Adam and Eve were not ashamed of their nakedness before they fell into sin. Yet afterward their first thought seems to have been the shame of their uncovering. This needs to be understood in the context of Genesis 3, where, after they sinned against God, “the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked” (3:7). This verse does not say they realized they had sinned. Rather, the first change in their psychology was the overwhelming realization of their nakedness, and their first impulse was to cover themselves. When God asked Adam why he was hiding Adam said it was because he was naked (v. 10). He had been naked when God spoke with him before. What was different now? Adam was no longer comfortable being naked in God’s presence. A deep psychological connection exists between nakedness and shame. Two things stand out in this passage. The first is that each of us has a deep need to find a place of security where we can be naked without shame. We long for a place where we can bare our souls to someone. We need to have a close relationship with a spouse with whom we can be naked in more than one sense of the term. Marriage is intended to be such a place of security. The good news of the gospel is that in Jesus Christ we are able to draw near to God as we cannot even with a spouse, opening our hearts to him without fear and shame. Second, God permits us to cover ourselves. He made clothes for Adam and Eve because he recognized that we do not want to expose ourselves. Sin’s continuing reign on earth requires that we cover ourselves physically, spiritually, and psychologically. The “let it all hang out” attitude popular in the 1960s and 1970s has no foundation in biblical Christianity. Other people are untrustworthy. If you bare your soul to another sinner, be prepared to pay the consequences. With only a few people do we dare become intimate enough to bare our souls. The Bible forbids us to join in one flesh with anyone except our spouses. But we are invited to stand before our Lord unashamed and unafraid. Coram Deo Since the 1970s it seems that “serious” motion pictures must have at least token nudity. Other avenues of artistic expression brazenly flaunt nudity. Is such “artistic” nudity actually a form of active rebellion against God—an attempt to lose shame and guilt by searing the conscience? Evaluate your own exposure to such expression and ask God to help you deal responsibly with any struggle you may have with it. QUESTION - What does it mean that Adam and Eve were naked and not ashamed (Genesis 2:25)? ANSWER - Genesis 1 narrates the creation week in which God created the heavens and the earth and filled them with creatures that would fulfill His plan and purpose. Genesis 2 zooms in to focus on His creation of the first man and woman, and the concluding statement of all this creative activity is, “And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed” (Genesis 2:25, ESV). Adam and Eve were innocent, having no sin or guilt, and thus had no shame. What happens in Genesis 3 helps us understand how valuable that condition of innocence really was. In Genesis 2:16–17 God had warned Adam that, while Adam had freedom to eat from nearly any tree, he was not allowed to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The consequence of eating from that tree would be death. In Genesis 3:1 the serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit, and she ate, and Adam ate with her. After they had both eaten, their eyes were opened in a way they had not been before—now for the first time they recognized that they were naked (Genesis 3:7a). Adam and Eve had no guilt before. They hadn’t sinned against God, so there was no reason for any shame. Now that they had violated His word, they realized they had guilt. They had sinned against their Creator, and they sensed that guilt and were ashamed of their nakedness. As long as they had no sin, they sensed no need for any covering. There was no judgment or scrutiny for them. Now that they had sinned, they were keenly aware, in their guilt and shame, that they were exposed. So they fashioned from fig leaves clothes to cover their loins, or their genital areas (Genesis 3:7b). They tried to cover up their guilt and shame with the product of their own efforts. This was the remarkable first attempt at works salvation—they sought to be free from guilt by covering up their nakedness on their own. When God called out to Adam, at first Adam hid because he knew he was naked and he was afraid (Genesis 3:10). Ever since Adam’s sin, nakedness has been associated with shame (see 2 Samuel 10:4–5; Isaiah 47:3; Ezekiel 16:39; 23:29; Hosea 2:3; Nahum 3:5; Revelation 16:15). The fall has affected all of us. We all have an inborn sense that we need a covering. Being exposed to other eyes makes us feel uncomfortable, vulnerable, and afraid. As the Genesis narrative continues, it becomes evident that our own efforts to cover ourselves can’t redeem or save us from our guilt and shame. Adam and Eve were under the penalty promised in Genesis 2:16–17. On that day they had died—they were no longer able to live with God, but they were separated from Him and the relationship was severed. What’s more, their bodies would also die (from the additional consequence introduced in Genesis 3:19) one day in the future. But God revealed the solution to Adam and Eve. In Genesis 3:15 God announced that one day the seed of Eve would crush the head of the serpent. Later, God is even more specific about a coming Savior who would not just cover guilt and shame, but through His own blood, by the loss of His life, He would fully pay the penalty required so that those who had been guilty could become righteous before God. The blood of this Savior would cover once and for all the guilt and the shame of humanity. While this plan of salvation was not revealed in great detail in the pages of Genesis, by the time of Cain and Abel (Adam and Eve’s first children), there was an understanding that without the shedding of blood there is no covering for sin. Abel offered to God a sacrifice of a slain lamb, and God accepted it (Genesis 4:4). Later, in the time of the Mosaic Law, God prescribed animal sacrifices so that the people would understand the awfulness of sin and the incredibly high price that had to be paid to deal with it: life itself, illustrated in the pouring out of the blood of the sacrifice. While we all were separated from God because of sin, the Savior took on our guilt and paid the price with His own blood (Isaiah 53:6). By His blood we can come near to Him and enjoy the fellowship with God that we were designed to have from the beginning (Ephesians 2:13). By His grace God frees us from our guilt and shame, simply asking us to believe in Him, or put our trust in Him, rather than in our own efforts. Just as in Genesis 3 God provided a covering for Adam and Eve, God in His mercy provides a covering for all those who come to Him in repentance and faith: “I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness” (Isaiah 61:10; cf. Ezekiel 16:8). In heaven the shame of our nakedness and the disgrace of our sin will be covered with “fine linen, bright and clean” (Revelation 19:8).GotQuestions.org
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Sproul - The Creation of Woman Gen. 2:18 Throughout Genesis 1 God pronounces his creation to be good. Then in Genesis 2 God says that something is not good: loneliness. Even though Adam had the fellowship of God, he also needed the fellowship of other human beings. Loneliness is a serious problem, especially as complicated by sin. Many technological advances only increase personal loneliness and alienation. God made the woman from the flesh of the man and brought her to be his helper. It is difficult to discuss the role of the wife as helper to her husband, because in our society men have so grossly perverted this function of the woman. The feminist movement largely arose because of the abuse and degradation of women in pornography, the increasing phenomenon of abusive behavior, incest, and the failure of men to lovingly provide for their wives and families. Sadly, some within the church have contributed to a distorted view of womankind by assuming that, if the woman is to be subordinate, this must mean she is inferior—foolish, lightheaded, helpless, and overly emotional. The wise Christian knows that this is not the case. In the Trinity the Son is subordinate to the Father with respect to vocation or calling, but is equal to him. The Spirit is subordinate to the Father and the Son, but the Spirit is in no way inferior to the Father and the Son. Yet, when God acts, the Father sends the Son, not the other way around. The Father and the Son send the Spirit. The Trinity is God’s model for marriage and the family. The Father never treats the Son abusively or condescendingly. In the same way, Paul commands husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her. Jesus suffered and died for his bride. He calls men to do no less for theirs. Coram Deo In our fallen state, we are characterized by an unwillingness to submit to properly established authority. No matter what form it takes we tend toward rebellion. Whatever your present life situation, consider to whom you should be in submission. Ask God for grace to submit out of reverence to him. Genesis 2:19 Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. BGT καὶ ἔπλασεν ὁ θεὸς ἔτι ἐκ τῆς γῆς πάντα τὰ θηρία τοῦ ἀγροῦ καὶ πάντα τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ ἤγαγεν αὐτὰ πρὸς τὸν Αδαμ ἰδεῖν τί καλέσει αὐτά καὶ πᾶν ὃ ἐὰν ἐκάλεσεν αὐτὸ Αδαμ ψυχὴν ζῶσαν τοῦτο ὄνομα αὐτοῦ KJV And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. NET The LORD God formed out of the ground every living animal of the field and every bird of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them, and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. BBE And from the earth the Lord God made every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and took them to the man to see what names he would give them: and whatever name he gave to any living thing, that was its name. CSB So the LORD God formed out of the ground every wild animal and every bird of the sky, and brought each to the man to see what he would call it. And whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. ERV And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto the man to see what he would call them: and whatsoever the man called every living creature, that was the name thereof. ESV Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. GWN The LORD God had formed all the wild animals and all the birds out of the ground. Then he brought them to the man to see what he would call them. Whatever the man called each creature became its name. NKJ Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name. NAB So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. NIV Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. NJB So from the soil Yahweh God fashioned all the wild animals and all the birds of heaven. These he brought to the man to see what he would call them; each one was to bear the name the man would give it. NLT So the LORD God formed from the ground all the wild animals and all the birds of the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would call them, and the man chose a name for each one. NRS So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. YLT And Jehovah God formeth from the ground every beast of the field, and every fowl of the heavens, and bringeth in unto the man, to see what he doth call it; and whatever the man calleth a living creature, that is its name. LXE And God formed yet farther out of the earth all the wild beasts of the field, and all the birds of the sky, and he brought them to Adam, to see what he would call them, and whatever Adam called any living creature, that was the name of it. ASV And out of the ground Jehovah God formed every beast of the field, and every bird of the heavens; and brought them unto the man to see what he would call them: and whatsoever the man called every living creature, that was the name thereof. DBY And out of the ground Jehovah Elohim had formed every animal of the field and all fowl of the heavens, and brought them to Man, to see what he would call them; and whatever Man called each living soul, that was its name. BHT wayyìcer yhwh(´ädönäy) ´élöhîm min-hä|´ádämâ Kol-Hayyat haSSädè wü´ët Kol-`ôp haššämaºyim wayyäbë´ ´el-h亴ädäm lir´ôt mà-yyiqrä´-lô wüköl ´ášer yiqrä´-lô hä|´ädäm neºpeš Hayyâ hû´ šümô NAS And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. NIRV The LORD God had formed all of the wild animals. He had also formed all of the birds of the air. He had made all of them out of the ground. He brought them to the man to see what names he would give them. And the name the man gave each living creature became its name. RSV So out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. RWB And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them: and whatever Adam called every living creature, that was its name. WEB And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air, and brought {them} to Adam to see what he would call them; and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that {was} its name. Out: Ge 1:20-25 formed: Ge 2:22,23 1:26,28 6:20 9:2 Ps 8:4-8 Adam, Ge 2:15 Genesis 2 Resources - Multiple sermons and commentaries ADAM NAMES THE ANIMALS Out of the ground (adamah) the LORD God formed (yatsar; Lxx - plasso) every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man (adam) to see what he would call them; and whatever the man (adam) called a living creature, that was its name - God had a method in mind by assigning this task to Adam it helped him see his need for a mate by having him review all the other creatures and naming them. Notice how this verse refutes evolution, for it clearly says God formed them and Adam named them, not that he evolved from them. How foolish the fairytale that Adam evolved one day from the animals and then turned around and gave them names. You have to have more (so-called) "faith" to believe the lie of evolution than to believe the truth of God's Word! The act of naming the animals was in the Semitic mind a evidence of claiming lordship (cf. 2Ki 23:34). Indeed Adam was to be God's designated "lord" (and steward) of the creation and the creatures for man was to "rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth." (Ge 1:28+). Henry
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Sproul - The Birth of Science Gen. 2:19 In Genesis 2:19–20 we find the birth of science. One of the tasks of science is to harness the forces of the natural world, making them work for us rather than against us. We improve our agricultural skills; we discover fire and atomic energy; we devise ships for the sea and planes for the air. In this way we exercise dominion over the human environment, as God commanded in Genesis 1:28. Since the fall and the entrance of sin into the world, the ability to enjoy dominion has been greatly frustrated. The enterprises of science begins with taxonomy—the separating of things into categories. In taxonomy, we see the process of individuation. What is the difference between (or what “individuates”) a man and an ape? To carry out individuation we must carefully note similarities and difference. For instance, medical science progresses through ever-more-precise differentiation. In the case of a new disease we must categorize whether it is caused by a bacteria or a virus or by something else. Researchers then distinguish among the different kinds of treatments to match a prescription to a disease. Each new distinction adds to the body of knowledge that comprises science. Thus, dominion over creation begins with taxonomy. When Adam named the animals, he noticed specific characteristics of how animals were similar and how they were different. He learned to distinguish “the livestock, the birds of the air, and all the beasts of the field” (v. 20). The most important thing Adam had to notice was that there were two different kinds, or genders, to each animal. One was male, like himself, and the other was female. Adam sensed this parallel between himself and the animals, and became aware that he too should have a female counterpart. He came to echo God’s conclusion that it was not good to be alone. Coram Deo Science in recent years has come to be viewed as the enemy rather than the child of Christianity. This attitude stems both from misguided efforts of science and the church. Seek to develop a more biblical understanding of the role of science, perhaps by reading a book about the life of Isaac Newton, scientist and theologian. Genesis 2:20 The man gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam there was not found a helper suitable for him. BGT καὶ ἐκάλεσεν Αδαμ ὀνόματα πᾶσιν τοῖς κτήνεσιν καὶ πᾶσι τοῖς πετεινοῖς τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ πᾶσι τοῖς θηρίοις τοῦ ἀγροῦ τῷ δὲ Αδαμ οὐχ εὑρέθη βοηθὸς ὅμοιος αὐτῷ KJV And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. NET So the man named all the animals, the birds of the air, and the living creatures of the field, but for Adam no companion who corresponded to him was found. BBE And the man gave names to all cattle and to the birds of the air and to every beast of the field; but Adam had no one like himself as a help. CSB The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the sky, and to every wild animal; but for the man no helper was found as his complement. ERV And the man gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for man there was not found an help meet for him. ESV The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. GWN So the man named all the domestic animals, all the birds, and all the wild animals. But the man found no helper who was right for him. NKJ So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him. NAB The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man. NIV So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air and all the beasts of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. NJB The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of heaven and all the wild animals. But no helper suitable for the man was found for him. NLT He gave names to all the livestock, all the birds of the sky, and all the wild animals. But still there was no helper just right for him. NRS The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. YLT And the man calleth names to all the cattle, and to fowl of the heavens, and to every beast of the field; and to man hath not been found an helper -- as his counterpart. LXE And Adam gave names to all the cattle and to all the birds of the sky, and to all the wild beasts of the field, but for Adam there was not found a help like to himself. ASV And the man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the heavens, and to every beast of the field; but for man there was not found a help meet for him. DBY And Man gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the heavens, and to every beast of the field; but as for Adam, he found no helpmate, his like. BHT wayyiqrä´ hä|´ädäm šëmôt lükol-haBBühëmâ ûlü`ôp haššämaºyim ûlüköl Hayyat haSSädè ûlü´ädäm lö|´-mäcä´ `ëºzer KünegDô NAS And the man gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam there was not found a helper suitable for him. NIRV So the man gave names to all of the livestock. He gave names to all of the birds of the air. And he gave names to all of the wild animals. But Adam didn't find a helper that was right for him. RSV The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper fit for him. RWB And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowls of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. WEB And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowls of the air, and to every beast of the field: but for Adam there was not found a help meet for him. but: Ge 2:18 Genesis 2 Resources - Multiple sermons and commentaries ADAM THE NAME CALLER The man (adam) gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam (adam) there was not found a helper ('ezer; LXX = boethos) suitable for him - Adam was in effect first expert in animal husbandry, the first ornithologist, the first zoologist, etc. He had quite an impressive "curriculum vitae." While Adam was a unique historical figure, he was also the prototype of all mankind, in that all men and women can trace their origin back to Adam. It follows that all mankind has inherited Adam's deadly virus (so to speak) called SIN (which appears in Genesis 3), Paul explaining " Therefore, just as through one man (ADAM) sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men (BECAUSE ALL INHERITED ADAM'S SIN VIRUS), because all sinned–." (Ro 5:12+, read context - Ro 5:12-21). This truth is why so many vainly attempt to refute the Creation of the heavens and the earth and a fully formed, mature Adam by God. You may be asking what are you saying? The point is that if Adam is a myth, then the "sin virus" is a myth and I can behave anyway I desire for there is no such thing as sin. This dumb delusion will ruin many lives on earth but far worse will take these sadly deceived souls to an eternal punishment forever out of the presence of their Creator! Note that Eve as Adam's helper describes her function rather than her worth for one does not lose value as a person by humbly assuming the role of helper. The woman was to be: (1) spiritual partner to assist the man in obeying the word of God and being active in spiritual ministry; (2) as man's partner in the divinely assigned process of procreation, in order to assure the continuation of the race (Ge 1:28); (3) as man's friend to offer comfort and fellowship (Ge 2:23, 24); and (4) as man's encouragement and inspiration. The woman is the perfect counterpart of man, possessing neither inferiority nor superiority, but being like and equal in personhood, and unique and different in function. Adam - 23x in 21v - Gen. 2:20; Gen. 3:17; Gen. 3:21; Gen. 4:25; Gen. 5:1; Gen. 5:3; Gen. 5:4; Gen. 5:5; Jos. 3:16; Jos. 19:33; Jos. 19:36; 1 Chr. 1:1; Job 31:33; Hos. 6:7; Lk. 3:38; Rom. 5:14; 1 Co. 15:22; 1 Co. 15:45; 1 Tim. 2:13; 1 Tim. 2:14; Jude 1:14 NET NOTE - Here for the first time the Hebrew word אָדָם (’adam) appears without the article, suggesting that it might now be the name “Adam” rather than “[the] man.” Translations of the Bible differ as to where they make the change from “man” to “Adam” (e.g., NASB and NIV translate “Adam” here, while NEB and NRSV continue to use “the man”; the KJV uses “Adam” twice in v. 19). Matthew
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Sproul - Leaving and Cleaving Genesis 2:24 When two people marry it is important for them to leave their parents. It is sometimes difficult for parents to let their children leave, and it is sometimes just as hard for the children, but it is necessary. Leaving does not mean cutting off one’s parents, but it does mean geographical separation. Leaving the boundaries of another couple’s authority, the husband and wife establish a new home with their own authority and identity. What happens when a couple wants to get married but they move in with his mom and dad? The young wife is soon thoroughly intimidated by the way his mother does things. Or in her parents’ home the new husband is subordinate to his father-in-law, and his wife is subordinate to both her husband and father. She is caught in a terrible crunch. Such problems happen even if the newlyweds do leave, but they are multiplied if they do not. God commands us to leave for very good reasons. The beauty of God’s way is that when a young couple begins a new home, they have the opportunity to establish an adult relationship with their parents. This can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding personal relationships a human being can have. Parents cannot help but think of their children as young and immature. But after the new couple has been away for a while and has acquired the maturity that comes with living together and having children, a new, mature relationship with the parents can blossom. Leaving permits cleaving. Such unity results in a stronger marriage bond. For those who do not marry, a time comes to leave home for work or school. Notice that this principle of leaving and cleaving is a creation ordinance, given before sin’s corruption. Even apart from sin, God intended for new families to come out from the authority of old at the point of marriage. Coram Deo If you have not already done so, seek to develop a more adult relationship with your parents or grown children. If you are younger, be sure your leaving was more than just physical. As the parents of grown children, show the strength to allow your children to leave when the time comes. Genesis 2:25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. BGT καὶ ἦσαν οἱ δύο γυμνοί ὅ τε Αδαμ καὶ ἡ γυνὴ αὐτοῦ καὶ οὐκ ᾐσχύνοντο KJV And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. NET The man and his wife were both naked, but they were not ashamed. BBE And the man and his wife were without clothing, and they had no sense of shame. CSB Both the man and his wife were naked, yet felt no shame. ERV And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. ESV And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. GWN The man and his wife were both naked, but they weren't ashamed of it. NKJ And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. NAB The man and his wife were both naked, yet they felt no shame. NIV The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. NJB Now, both of them were naked, the man and his wife, but they felt no shame before each other. NLT Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame. NRS And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed. YLT And they are both of them naked, the man and his wife, and they are not ashamed of themselves. LXE And the two were naked, both Adam and his wife, and were not ashamed. ASV And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. DBY And they were both naked, Man and his wife, and were not ashamed. BHT wayyi|hyû šünêhem `árûmmîm hä|´ädäm wü´išTô wülö´ yitBöšäºšû NAS And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. NIRV The man and his wife were both naked. They didn't feel any shame. RSV And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed. RWB And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. WEB And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. naked: Ge 3:7,10,11 ashamed: Ex 32:25 Ps 25:3 31:17 Isa 44:9 47:3 54:4 Jer 6:15 17:13 Eze 16:61 Joe 2:26 Mk 8:38 Lu 9:26 Ro 10:11 Genesis 2 Resources - Multiple sermons and commentaries NO CLOTHES NO SHAME This reminds me of the saying "NO FOUL, NO HARM," because in Genesis 2 there was NO SIN ("FOUL") and thus NO SHAME ("HARM"). And the man and his wife were both naked (arom; Lxx - gymnos - stripped) and were not ashamed (bosh; Lxx - aischunomai) - This is a fact so it follows that after they sinned in Genesis 3, they were ashamed and sought to cover their nakedness. The upshot is that sin brings shame. Here Adam and Eve were without sin and therefore without shame! THOUGHT - The beauty of the Cross of Christ is that Christ's death "bought" sinners a brand new garment, so that now, clothed in His righteousness, we can stand before God unashamed, "For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." (Gal 3:27+, cf Eph 4:24+, Ro 3:22+, Lk 15:22+) And so we can exclaim "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy (UNASHAMED!!!), to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen." (Jude 1:24-25+) Matthew