The Lord Will

Genesis 3:21

β€œUnto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.”

KJV

Read in Genesis 3

Meaning

God responds to the humans' exposed condition by clothing them. Provision therefore continues even after disobedience has permanently altered their life in the garden.

Read carefully

Some Christian interpretations see sacrifice prefigured in the skins, but Genesis 3:21 does not state that an animal sacrifice occurred or assign atoning meaning to the garments.

Reflection

Divine judgment and divine care are not presented as opposites here. The humans face real consequences while still receiving provision for life beyond Eden.