Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. New Living Translation When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees. English Standard Version And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Berean Standard Bible Then the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the breeze of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Berean Literal Bible And they heard the voice of YHWH God walking about in the garden in the breeze of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the face of YHWH God in the midst of the trees of the garden. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And they heard the sound 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 among the trees of the garden. New American Standard Bible Now they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. NASB 1995 They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. NASB 1977 And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Legacy Standard Bible Then they heard the sound of Yahweh God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Yahweh God in the midst of the trees of the garden. Amplified Bible And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool [afternoon breeze] of the day, so the man and his wife hid and kept themselves hidden from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Berean Annotated Bible Then the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God {YHWH Elohim} walking in the garden in the breeze {ruach} of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Christian Standard Bible Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and they hid themselves from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Late in the afternoon, when the breeze began to blow, the man and woman heard the LORD God walking in the garden. So they hid behind some trees. English Revised Version And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the cool of the evening, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking around in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees in the garden. Good News Translation That evening they heard the LORD God walking in the garden, and they hid from him among the trees. International Standard Version When they heard the voice of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden during the breeze of the day, the man and his wife concealed themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. NET Bible Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God moving about in the orchard at the breezy time of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the orchard. New Heart English Bible They heard the voice of God walking in the garden during the breeze of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of God among the trees of the garden. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the breeze of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. World English Bible They heard Yahweh God’s voice walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Yahweh God among the trees of the garden. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they hear the sound of YHWH God walking up and down in the garden at the breeze of the day, and the man and his wife hide themselves from the face of YHWH God in the midst of the trees of the garden. Berean Literal Bible And they heard the voice of YHWH God walking about in the garden in the breeze of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the face of YHWH God in the midst of the trees of the garden. Young's Literal Translation And they hear the sound of Jehovah God walking up and down in the garden at the breeze of the day, and the man and his wife hide themselves from the face of Jehovah God in the midst of the trees of the garden. Smith's Literal Translation And they shall hear the voice of Jehovah God walking in the garden at the breeze of the day: and Adam and his wife will hide from the face of Jehovah God in the midst of the wood of the garden. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in paradise at the afternoon air, Adam and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God, amidst the trees of paradise. Catholic Public Domain Version And when they had heard the voice of the Lord God taking a walk in Paradise in the afternoon breeze, Adam and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God in the midst of the trees of Paradise. New American Bible When they heard the sound of the LORD God walking about in the garden at the breezy time of the day, the man and his wife hid themselves from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. New Revised Standard Version They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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 among the trees of the garden. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they heard the voice of LORD JEHOVAH God walking in Paradise to the declining of the day, and they hid themselves, Adam and his wife, from before LORD JEHOVAH God within the trees that were in Paradise. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden toward the cool of the day; and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the afternoon; and both Adam and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God in the midst of the trees of the garden. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Arraigns Adam and Eve8Then the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the breeze of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. 9But the LORD God called out to the man, “Where are you?”… Cross References Then the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God Deuteronomy 5:24 and you said, “Behold, the LORD our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice out of the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him. Deuteronomy 4:33 Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived? Exodus 19:9 The LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people will hear when I speak with you, and they will always put their trust in you.” And Moses relayed to the LORD what the people had said. walking in the garden in the breeze of the day, 2 Corinthians 6:16 What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” Leviticus 26:12 I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people. Deuteronomy 23:14 For the LORD your God walks throughout your camp to protect you and deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, lest He see anything unclean among you and turn away from you. and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God Jonah 1:3 Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. Genesis 4:16 So Cain went out from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. Psalm 139:7-8 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. among the trees of the garden. Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Ezekiel 31:8-9 The cedars in the garden of God could not rival it; the cypresses could not compare with its branches, nor the plane trees match its boughs. No tree in the garden of God could compare with its beauty. / I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’ Revelation 22:2 down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. John 1:9-10 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. / He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Exodus 33:20 But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Treasury of Scripture 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 among the trees of the garden. And they. Genesis 3:10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. Deuteronomy 4:33 Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? Deuteronomy 5:25 Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die. cool of the day. Job 34:21,22 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings… Job 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, hid. Job 22:14 Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the circuit of heaven. Job 31:33 If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom: Job 34:22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. Jump to Previous Adam Amongst Breeze Cool Evening Eyes Garden Hear Heard Hid Midst Presence Secret Sound Themselves Trees Voice Walking Wife WindJump to Next Adam Amongst Breeze Cool Evening Eyes Garden Hear Heard Hid Midst Presence Secret Sound Themselves Trees Voice Walking Wife WindGenesis 3 1. The serpent deceives Eve.6. Both she and Adam transgress the divine command, and fall into sin. 8. God arraigns them. 14. The serpent is cursed. 15. The promised seed. 16. The punishment of mankind. 21. Their first clothing. 22. Their expulsion from paradise. Then the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God This phrase indicates the personal relationship between God and humanity. The "voice of the LORD God" suggests a direct communication, emphasizing God's desire for fellowship with Adam and Eve. This moment occurs after the fall, highlighting the shift from innocence to awareness of sin. The term "LORD God" combines the covenant name Yahweh with Elohim, underscoring both His personal and sovereign nature. walking in the garden in the breeze of the day and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD GodThe Creator, who is depicted as walking in the garden, indicating a personal and relational aspect of God. 2. The Man (Adam) The first human created by God, who is now hiding due to his disobedience. 3. The Woman (Eve) The first woman, who, alongside Adam, is hiding from God after eating the forbidden fruit. 4. The Garden of Eden The perfect dwelling place created by God for Adam and Eve, symbolizing peace and communion with God. 5. The Breeze of the Day This phrase suggests a specific time when God would commune with Adam and Eve, indicating a routine fellowship. Teaching Points The Nature of SinSin leads to separation from God and a desire to hide from His presence. Recognize the impact of sin on our relationship with God. God's Pursuit Despite their disobedience, God seeks out Adam and Eve, demonstrating His desire for reconciliation. Reflect on God's relentless pursuit of a relationship with us. The Importance of Obedience Disobedience disrupts the harmony of our relationship with God. Strive for obedience to maintain fellowship with Him. The Reality of God's Presence We cannot hide from God; He is omnipresent. Live with the awareness of God's constant presence in our lives. Restoration through Christ The broken fellowship in Eden is restored through Jesus Christ. Embrace the reconciliation offered through Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 3:8?2. How does Genesis 3:8 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's command? 3. What does "the sound of the LORD God" reveal about His presence? 4. How can we apply Genesis 3:8 to recognize God's presence in our lives? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Genesis 3:8 and God's omnipresence in Psalm 139? 6. How should believers respond when they feel the need to hide from God? 7. Why did Adam and Eve hide from God in Genesis 3:8? 8. How does Genesis 3:8 illustrate humanity's relationship with God? 9. What does God's presence in the garden signify in Genesis 3:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 3? 11. What does salvation mean without guilt? 12. If God wants a relationship with us, why does He remain invisible instead of revealing Himself physically? 13. Did God physically walk in the garden in Genesis? 14. What does the Bible say about God versus Satan? What Does Genesis 3:8 Mean Then the man and his wife– Scripture focuses on Adam and Eve together, reminding us of the shared responsibility they now bear (Genesis 2:24; Romans 5:12). – Their unity—formerly joyful and innocent—has just been marred by disobedience (Genesis 3:6-7). heard the voice of the LORD God – “Voice” highlights God’s personal, relational communication. See Psalm 29:4 for the power of that voice. – God comes seeking, not hiding—foreshadowing Luke 19:10 where the Son of Man “came to seek and to save the lost.” walking in the garden – God’s presence is depicted in a tangible way, underscoring that fellowship was designed to be intimate (Leviticus 26:12; Revelation 21:3). – The garden is not mythic but a real place God chose for communion with humanity (Genesis 2:8-17). in the breeze of the day – A calm, daily rhythm is implied; communion with God was meant to be regular and peaceful (Psalm 5:3). – Contrast: sin has turned a moment that should have been delightful into a scene of dread (Isaiah 59:2). and they hid themselves – The instinct to hide shows immediate spiritual death: separation and shame (John 3:19-20). – Humanity’s first attempt at self-made covering (Genesis 3:7) fails to deal with guilt, pointing to our need for God’s provision (Genesis 3:21; 2 Corinthians 5:21). from the presence of the LORD God – Sin always drives a wedge between people and the holy God (Habakkuk 1:13). – Yet God still pursues; compare Jonah 1:3 where fleeing God’s presence never succeeds. among the trees of the garden – The very gifts God gave become their hiding place, illustrating how created things can be misused to avoid Him (Romans 1:25). – No tree could conceal them from the all-seeing Lord (Psalm 139:7-12); only divine mercy would ultimately cover their sin. summary Genesis 3:8 records the tragic first fracture in humanity’s fellowship with God: after sin, Adam and Eve hear their Creator’s familiar approach but respond with fear and hiding. The verse highlights God’s pursuing heart, mankind’s immediate alienation, and the futility of self-concealment. Even here, the stage is set for redemption, as the same God who walked in Eden will one day walk among us in Christ to restore what was lost. (8) And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden.--The matter-of-fact school of commentators understand by this that there was a thunderstorm, and the guilty pair hearing for the first time the uproar of nature, hid themselves in terror, and interpreted the mighty peals as meaning their condemnation. Really it is in admirable keeping with the whole narrative; and Jehovah appears here as the owner of the Paradise, and as taking in it His daily exercise; for the verb is in the reflexive conjugation, and means "walking for pleasure." The time is "the cool (literally, the wind) of the day," the hour in a hot climate when the evening breeze sets in, and men, rising from their noontide slumber, go forth for labour or recreation. In this description the primary lesson is that hitherto man had lived in close communication with God. His intellect was undeveloped; his mental powers still slumbered; but nevertheless there was a deep spiritual sympathy between him and his Maker. It is the nobler side of Adam's relationship to God before the fall.Hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God.--This does not imply a visible appearance, for the whole narrative is anthropomorphic. The Fathers, however, saw in these descriptions the proof of a previous incarnation of the Divine Son (see Note on Genesis 12:7). Next, we find in their conduct an attempt to escape from the further result of sin. The first result was shame, from which man endeavoured to free himself by covering his person; the second was fear, and this man would cure by departing still farther from God. But the voice of Jehovah reaches him, and with rebuke and punishment gives also healing and hope. Verse 8. - And they heard the voice of the Lord God. Either(1) the noise of his footsteps (cf. Leviticus 26:33; Numbers 16:34; 2 Samuel 5:24; Knobel, Delitzsch, Keil, Kalisch, Macdonald); or (2) the thunder that accompanied his approach (cf. Exodus 9:23; Job 37:4, 5; Psalm 29:3, 9; Murphy, Bush); or (3) the sound of his voice (Calvin, Lange, Wordsworth); or . . . Hebrew Then the manהָֽאָדָ֜ם (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being and his wife וְאִשְׁתּ֗וֹ (wə·’iš·tōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female heard וַֽיִּשְׁמְע֞וּ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the voice ק֨וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of the LORD יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֱלֹהִ֛ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative walking מִתְהַלֵּ֥ךְ (miṯ·hal·lêḵ) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in the garden בַּגָּ֖ן (bag·gān) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1588: An enclosure, garden in the breeze לְר֣וּחַ (lə·rū·aḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the day, הַיּ֑וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day and they hid themselves וַיִּתְחַבֵּ֨א (way·yiṯ·ḥab·bê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide from the presence מִפְּנֵי֙ (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֱלֹהִ֔ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative among בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the trees עֵ֥ץ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of the garden. הַגָּֽן׃ (hag·gān) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1588: An enclosure, garden Links Genesis 3:8 NIVGenesis 3:8 NLT Genesis 3:8 ESV Genesis 3:8 NASB Genesis 3:8 KJV Genesis 3:8 BibleApps.com Genesis 3:8 Biblia Paralela Genesis 3:8 Chinese Bible Genesis 3:8 French Bible Genesis 3:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 3:8 They heard the voice of Yahweh God (Gen. 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