Genesis 3:8-13

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8 And they heard the voice of Jehovah God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Jehovah God amongst the trees of the garden. 9 And Jehovah God called unto the man, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 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.

Classification

The Principle

This passage describes the first judicial investigation, conducted per the requirement in Deuteronomy 19:18. Though God doesn't need to inquire to distinguish truth, he obtains confessions as an example of righteous justice for our benefit.

Categories

This passage belongs to the Principles and Definitions of the Law. It contributes to an understanding of Investigation and the role of Judge.

Fulfillment

The judicial system and its requirements abide until the final judgment.

Topics

This principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

• Investigation
• Judge

Notes on Interpretation/Application

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