Genesis 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 3:8 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themsel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 3:8 — KJV
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind”
— Genesis 3:8 (KJV)
Genesis 3:8 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 3:8
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 3:8: voice, lord, god
“And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days. boughs of goodly trees: Heb. fruit of, etc”
Shares key themes with Genesis 3:8: lord, god, day
“When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; are...: Heb. have found thee”
Shares key themes with Genesis 3:8: voice, lord, god
“And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 3:8: heard, voice, lord
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Satan: Heb. the adversary among: Heb. in the midst of”
Shares key themes with Genesis 3:8: lord, god, day
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