Why God Asked Adam Where Art Thou

The Midrash of Philo 9:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Why God asks Adam, "Where art thou?" when he knows everything: and why he does not also put the same question to the woman? (Genesis 3:10).

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Creation Adam Eve Kings Divine Justice Heresy

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