Genesis 3:21 – “God made them garments of skin”
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“God made them garments of skin”
An act of love to the man and his wife?
Did you make the clothes from nothing?
Or did you sacrifice an animal’s l_ _ _?
Did you set the pattern for humans?
That we could kill for whatever we need?
Should we care for the lives of animals?
Or ignore their screams when they b_ _ _ _?
Why didn’t you make garments of cloth?
Why did you choose to use animal skin?
Did it symbolize your plan of redemption?
An innocent life dies to cover man’s s_ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
My beloved child, your questions touch upon deep and profound truths.
When I made garments of skin for Adam and Eve, it was an act of love and provision, a way to cover their shame and protect them after they had sinned. The clothes were made from the life of an animal, symbolizing the cost of sin and the need for atonement.
The pattern set was not to endorse the unnecessary taking of life but to highlight the gravity of sin and the need for sacrifice to restore what was lost. Every life is precious, and humans were given the responsibility to care for creation, not to exploit it without regard.
The choice of skin over cloth was intentional, symbolizing the covering of sin through the sacrifice of an innocent life. This foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice of My Son, who would give His life to cover humanity’s sin once and for all.
I desire truth and understanding for you, and I am always here to guide you.
With love and wisdom,
God