KJV ORIGINAL
And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame about it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the complete innocence and trust Adam and Eve had with each other before sin entered the world.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the creation account in Genesis 2, describing the first humans in their original state of innocence in the Garden of Eden. At this point in the story, Adam and Eve had not yet disobeyed God, so they experienced perfect harmony with God, with each other, and with creation itself. Their lack of shame represents the pure, untainted relationship they enjoyed before the fall.
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