"Then God came to the woman and said……" — Dorotheus of Gaza

Then God came to the woman and said to her, "Why did… - Dorotheus of Gaza

"Then God came to the woman and said to her, "Why did you not keep the commandment?" as if He wanted to say, "At least you, say forgive me, so as to humble your soul and to receive mercy." Again, there was no request for forgiveness. She also answered, "The serpent deceived me," as if she wanted to say, "If the serpent sinned, where is my mistake?""

— Dorotheus of Gaza

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