9 But now we do not see as we did; our eyes have become of flesh;
they cannot see like they used to see before."
10 Adam said again to Eve, "What is our body today, compared
to what it was in former days, when we lived in the garden?"
11 After this, Adam did not want to enter the cave,
under the overhanging rock; nor would he ever want to enter it.
12 But he bowed to God's orders; and said to himself,
"Unless I enter the cave, I shall again be a transgressor."
Chapter V - Eve makes a noble and emotional intercession,
taking the blame on herself.
1 Then Adam and Eve entered the cave, and stood praying,
in their own tongue, unknown to us, but which they knew well.
2 And as they prayed, Adam raised his eyes and saw the
rock and the roof of the cave that covered him overhead.
This prevented him from seeing either heaven or God's creatures.
So he cried and beat his chest hard, until he dropped, and was as dead.
3 And Eve sat crying; for she believed he was dead.
4 Then she got up, spread her hands toward God,
appealing to Him for mercy and pity, and said, "O God,
forgive me my sin, the sin which I committed, and don't
remember it against me.
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