G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 3:1-24
Here begins the second section of the Book of Genesis. As the first has answered questions concerning creation, the second replies to questions asked in the presence of sin and suffering and sorrow. The story of this chapter is simple and yet sublime in its interpretation of human history as we are familiar with it. Man is seen in individual innocence and racial immaturity. To him an evil personality, radiant in appearance, makes an appeal. The appeal, in the last analysis, is a questioning... read more
F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 3:9-21
God’s Condemnation of Adam and Eve Genesis 3:9-21 God does not wait for Adam to find his own way back, but hastens in search of him. “Where art thou” is rendered in one version, Alas for thee. Jesus met the Tempter not in a garden, but in the wilderness. He suffered being tempted, but has become to all who obey Him a Life-giving Spirit, and the Author of Eternal Salvation. Read 1 Corinthians 15:45 , and Hebrews 5:9 . The penalty is gone, borne by Him in His own body on the Cross. So Paul... read more