Genesis 3:13

And the LORD God said unto the woman, What [is] this [that] thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.

And the LORD {H3068} God {H430} said {H559} unto the woman {H802}, What is this that thou hast done {H6213}? And the woman {H802} said {H559}, The serpent {H5175} beguiled me {H5377}, and I did eat {H398}.

Adonai, God, said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman answered, “The serpent tricked me, so I ate.”

Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she replied, “and I ate.”

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.

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Commentary

Genesis 3:13 marks a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative of the Fall, as the LORD God continues His direct inquiry into the disobedience that has disrupted the perfect harmony of the Garden of Eden. After confronting Adam, God turns to Eve, seeking her account of what transpired.

Context

This verse immediately follows Adam's attempt to shift blame onto Eve and, implicitly, onto God Himself (Genesis 3:12). God's question to Eve, "What is this that thou hast done?", is not born of ignorance but is an invitation for her to confess and take responsibility for her actions. Her response sets the stage for the divine judgment pronounced upon the serpent, the woman, and the man, leading to the expulsion from the Garden and the introduction of sin into the world (Genesis 3:16-19).

Key Themes

  • Accountability and Blame-Shifting: Just as Adam deflected responsibility, Eve too admits her action but immediately attributes the primary cause to the serpent. This highlights the inherent human tendency to avoid full accountability for sin, a pattern seen throughout history.
  • The Nature of Deception: Eve's confession, "The serpent beguiled me," underscores the power of deception. The serpent, identified as Satan later in scripture, used cunning and falsehood to tempt Eve (Genesis 3:4-5), leading her to doubt God's word and desire forbidden knowledge.
  • Consequences of Disobedience: This interaction is a direct consequence of the first act of disobedience. God's inquiry is part of establishing the record of sin before pronouncing the curses and, significantly, the first promise of redemption (Genesis 3:15).

Linguistic Insights

The KJV word "beguiled" is a translation of the Hebrew term נָשָׁא (nasha), which means "to deceive," "to trick," or "to lead astray." It implies a clever, insidious form of manipulation rather than simple persuasion. Eve was not merely convinced; she was cunningly misled and deluded by the serpent's falsehoods, as later affirmed in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:14).

Practical Application

Genesis 3:13 offers timeless lessons for believers today:

  • Take Responsibility: While external influences and temptations are real, we are ultimately responsible for our choices. True repentance begins with acknowledging our own sin without excuse.
  • Beware of Deception: The enemy still operates through subtle lies and half-truths, seeking to distort God's word and lead us astray. Discerning truth from falsehood requires a deep understanding of scripture and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
  • Understand Consequences: Every action has consequences, and disobedience to God's commands leads to brokenness. This narrative reminds us of the serious nature of sin and the importance of living in obedience to God's will.
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Cross-References

  • 2 Corinthians 11:3

    But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

  • 1 Timothy 2:14

    And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

  • Genesis 4:10

    And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.

  • Genesis 4:12

    When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.

  • John 18:35

    Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

  • Genesis 3:4

    And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

  • Genesis 3:6

    ¶ And when the woman saw that the tree [was] good for food, and that it [was] pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make [one] wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
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