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NASB | Genesis 3:9 Then the LORD God called to the man, and said to him, "Where are you?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:9 But the LORD God called to Adam, and said to him, "Where are you?" |
Subject: "Adam, Where are you?" explained |
Bible Note: "Gleanings" has a good explanation of this verse quote: Genni the wonder dog and I strolled around the lake last night. As we neared the playground, we heard a mother calling to her child "Where are you?" The child giggled and yelled, "Here I am" then hid. Mom called out again, "Where are you?" and got the same response. They were having a wonderful time. Of course mom could see the child all the time, but the child thought she was well hidden. I was reminded of the first time those words were ever spoken. 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. But the LORD God called to the man, "Where are you?" Genesis 3:8-9 NIV Adam and Eve had sinned and were hiding from God. Being God, He knew exactly where they were hiding. Why would He call them if He already knew where they were? To give them the opportunity to admit their mistake and be reconciled to God. Adam and Eve heard the call, and answered, but rather than be reconciled they chose to blame others for their sin. A wondrous opportunity was wasted. God calls to all of us, "Where are you?" For those who do not know Him, it is a call to be reconciled and come to saving faith. For them it is the sound of the shepherd calling for the lost sheep. It is the sound of the foghorn warning of danger ahead if you do not change your course. It is a shrill alarm screaming, "Turn back!" For those of us who know Him, it is a reminder that He wants to fellowship with Him. It is the call of a songbird seeking its mate. It is the excited yell of the father when the prodigal came home. In the words of the familiar song: "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling. Calling for you and for me." He calls day and night for His lost children to return and for His found children to spend time with Him. Until next time, will you answer His call Hallelu Yah (Praise the Lord) close quote. |
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