Overview
The Bible addresses innocency across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Escape, Fall of Man, Man and Serpent.
Key Bible verses about innocency
Old Testament
Genesis
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.
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.
And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
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?
In the Bible dictionary
Studying innocency for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 3:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Escape, Fall of Man, Man and Serpent.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about innocency?
The Bible addresses innocency across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Escape, Fall of Man, Man and Serpent.
How many Bible verses are about innocency?
The Bible references innocency in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention innocency?
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.”
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