Genèse - Caput 3

Genèse 3.1 sed et serpens erat callidior cunctis animantibus terrae quae fecerat Dominus Deus qui dixit ad mulierem cur praecepit vobis Deus ut non comederetis de omni ligno paradisi Genèse 3.2 cui respondit mulier de fructu lignorum quae sunt in paradiso vescemur Genèse 3.3 de fructu vero ligni quod est in medio paradisi praecepit nobis Deus ne comederemus et ne tangeremus illud ne forte moriamur Genèse 3.4 dixit autem serpens ad mulierem nequaquam morte moriemini Genèse 3.5 scit enim Deus quod in quocumque die comederitis ex eo aperientur oculi vestri et eritis sicut dii scientes bonum et malum Genèse 3.6 vidit igitur mulier quod bonum esset lignum ad vescendum et pulchrum oculis aspectuque delectabile et tulit de fructu illius et comedit deditque viro suo qui comedit Genèse 3.7 et aperti sunt oculi amborum cumque cognovissent esse se nudos consuerunt folia ficus et fecerunt sibi perizomata Genèse 3.8 et cum audissent vocem Domini Dei deambulantis in paradiso ad auram post meridiem abscondit se Adam et uxor eius a facie Domini Dei in medio ligni paradisi Genèse 3.9 vocavitque Dominus Deus Adam et dixit ei ubi es Genèse 3.10 qui ait vocem tuam audivi in paradiso et timui eo quod nudus essem et abscondi me Genèse 3.11 cui dixit quis enim indicavit tibi quod nudus esses nisi quod ex ligno de quo tibi praeceperam ne comederes comedisti Genèse 3.12 dixitque Adam mulier quam dedisti sociam mihi dedit mihi de ligno et comedi Genèse 3.13 et dixit Dominus Deus ad mulierem quare hoc fecisti quae respondit serpens decepit me et comedi Genèse 3.14 et ait Dominus Deus ad serpentem quia fecisti hoc maledictus es inter omnia animantia et bestias terrae super pectus tuum gradieris et terram comedes cunctis diebus vitae tuae Genèse 3.15 inimicitias ponam inter te et mulierem et semen tuum et semen illius ipsa conteret caput tuum et tu insidiaberis calcaneo eius Genèse 3.16 mulieri quoque dixit multiplicabo aerumnas tuas et conceptus tuos in dolore paries filios et sub viri potestate eris et ipse dominabitur tui Genèse 3.17 ad Adam vero dixit quia audisti vocem uxoris tuae et comedisti de ligno ex quo praeceperam tibi ne comederes maledicta terra in opere tuo in laboribus comedes eam cunctis diebus vitae tuae Genèse 3.18 spinas et tribulos germinabit tibi et comedes herbas terrae Genèse 3.19 in sudore vultus tui vesceris pane donec revertaris in terram de qua sumptus es quia pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris Genèse 3.20 et vocavit Adam nomen uxoris suae Hava eo quod mater esset cunctorum viventium Genèse 3.21 fecit quoque Dominus Deus Adam et uxori eius tunicas pellicias et induit eos Genèse 3.22 et ait ecce Adam factus est quasi unus ex nobis sciens bonum et malum nunc ergo ne forte mittat manum suam et sumat etiam de ligno vitae et comedat et vivat in aeternum Genèse 3.23 emisit eum Dominus Deus de paradiso voluptatis ut operaretur terram de qua sumptus est Genèse 3.24 eiecitque Adam et conlocavit ante paradisum voluptatis cherubin et flammeum gladium atque versatilem ad custodiendam viam ligni vitae

Genèse : Caput 3

The Fall of Humanity in Genesis Chapter 3

Genesis chapter 3 is a fundamental account of the fall of humanity. It is essential to consider the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience. This crucial text describes the temptation of the serpent, Adam and Eve's decision to eat the forbidden fruit, and the repercussions of this tragic act.

The Fundamental Concepts of Genesis 3

This chapter introduces essential concepts such as sin, divine judgment, and the promise of redemption. In addition to explaining the origins of human suffering, Genesis 3 lays the foundation for God's plan of salvation. We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that shed light on the profound themes of this transformative chapter.

Illuminating Bible Passages

Romans 5:12: "So then, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so death came to all men, because all sinned." This verse directly refers to the fall of Adam in Genesis 3, explaining the cosmic consequences of this event.

2 Corinthians 11:3: "But I fear, lest, just as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ." Paul alludes to Eve's temptation by the serpent in Genesis 3, using it as an analogy to warn against spiritual deception.

Revelation 12:9: "The great dragon was cast out, that old serpent called the Devil or Satan, who deceives the whole world. He and his angels were cast to the earth." This verse identifies the serpent of Genesis 3 with Satan, providing a further theological interpretation of the event of the Fall.

1 Timothy 2:14: "And Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived, became a transgressor." Paul reflects on the events of Genesis 3, offering an interpretation of Eve's role in the Fall.

Galatians 3:16: "The promises were made to Abraham and to his descendants. The Scripture does not say 'and to his descendants,' as if speaking of many, but 'to his descendants,' implying that there is only one, who is Christ." This verse interprets the promise of the "seed of the woman" in Genesis 3:15 as a prophetic reference to Christ.

Conclusion

Reflecting on these passages, we become aware of the depth of the story of the Fall and its implications for our faith. May this meditation guide us on our spiritual journey and bring us closer to the redemption promised by God.