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What the Bible Says About Escape

Overview

The Bible addresses escape across 19 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Hebrews and Revelation. Closely related themes include Sin (1), Fall of Man, Innocency and Man. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Adam, Cain and Abel.

Key Bible verses about escape

Old Testament

Genesis

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. aprons: or, things to gird about

Genesis 3:8

And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind

Genesis 3:9

And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?

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.

Genesis 3:11

And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?

Genesis 4:9

And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?

Genesis 4:10

And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. blood: Heb. bloods

Genesis 4:11

And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;

New Testament

People in the Bible and escape

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying escape for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 3:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Genesis, Hebrews and Revelation each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Adam, Cain and Abel and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Sin (1), Fall of Man, Innocency and Man.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about escape?

The Bible addresses escape across 19 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Hebrews and Revelation. Closely related themes include Sin (1), Fall of Man, Innocency and Man. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Adam, Cain and Abel.

How many Bible verses are about escape?

The Bible references escape in 19 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention escape?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is 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. aprons: or, things to gird about”

Which people in the Bible are associated with escape?

Adam, Cain and Abel.

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