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Genesis 2:25

What does Genesis 2:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 2:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 2:25 means

This concluding verse highlights the initial state of perfect innocence and transparency between the first man and woman. They were both "naked," physically exposed, yet "were not ashamed." This indicates a complete absence of sin, guilt, or self-consciousness that would later arise from the Fall. Their nakedness was a natural expression of their uncorrupted intimacy with each other and with God, symbolizing their purity, openness, and freedom from fear or condemnation in their original, unfallen state.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the man and his wife were without clothing, and they had no sense of shame.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And they are both of them naked, the man and his wife, and they are not ashamed of themselves.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they were both naked: to wit, Adam and his wife: and were not ashamed.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they were both naked, Man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

Context

This verse concludes the narrative of humanity's creation and placement in Eden, immediately following the divine institution of marriage in verse 24. It provides a final, poignant snapshot of their original, unfallen state, emphasizing their perfect innocence and unashamed intimacy. This powerful ending sets a stark contrast for the events of the subsequent chapter, where sin will enter and shatter this pristine harmony.

v.24Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 10:11

    For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

  • Isaiah 47:3

    Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man.

  • Genesis 3:7

    And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig-leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

  • Isaiah 54:4

    Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth; and the reproach of thy widowhood shalt thou remember no more.

  • Ezekiel 16:61

    Then shalt thou remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder sisters and thy younger; and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant.

  • Genesis 3:10

    And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.

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