SPECIAL TOPIC: WHY GOD CLOTHED ADAM AND EVE WITH ANIMAL SKINS

SPECIAL TOPIC: WHY GOD CLOTHED ADAM AND EVE
WITH ANIMAL SKINS

The Bible
does not ask nor answer this question. Here are some theories.

A. As a provision for the harsh life outside of Eden

B. To cover their sensed shame of nakedness (i.e., Gen.
3:7)

C. To show the lawfulness of using animals for mankind’s needs

D. To show the difference in mankind’s provisions (leaves) and God’s (skins)

E. To remind them of their own coming death (cf. Genesis 5)

F. To foreshadow the clothing metaphor of Christ’s imputed righteousness
given to us as a new garment (cf. Rom. 13:14; Gal. 3:27; Eph. 4:24; Col.
3:8,10,12,14; James 1:21; 1 Pet. 2:1)

G. To show God’s continuing love and provision for mankind, even though
fallen