KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD God called out to Adam and asked him, 'Where are you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is seeking out Adam after he has hidden because of his disobedience, showing that God pursues us even when we try to hide from Him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs immediately after Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit and realized they were naked, causing them to hide from God among the trees. This is the first recorded instance of God seeking out humanity after sin entered the world. The question isn't because God doesn't know where Adam is, but rather an invitation for Adam to come forward and face what he has done.
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