208 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, SPERO GENESIS | 3:12 she — GEN391 The tragedy of man’s initial sin lies not ... GEN391 The tragedy of man’s initial sin lies not only in his disobedience of God, but in his typical and pitiful attempt to evade responsibility, to push the blame on to the other. The man says: The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.” And the woman says: “The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.” [this and following verse]. SPERO 237 Share Print Source KeySPEROVerse3:12Keyword(s)sheSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 3:12 she — GEN390 By referring to the Israelites as “ingrate... Previous Article GENESIS | 3:12 You — GEN392 The inclination to deny responsibility for... Next Article