While there isn't a single verse in Genesis explicitly stating "God showed mercy to Adam and Eve," several passages strongly suggest it:
* Genesis 3:21: "And the Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them." This act is often interpreted as an act of mercy. Before this, they were trying to cover themselves with fig leaves, which were inadequate. God provided a more appropriate and lasting covering. This act implies care and provision even after their disobedience. It could also be seen as a symbolic foreshadowing of God's later provision of sacrifice to cover sin.
* Genesis 3:15: "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” This verse, often referred to as the Protoevangelium (first gospel), is seen as a promise of redemption. Even while pronouncing judgment, God offers a glimmer of hope for the future through the offspring of the woman, who will ultimately defeat evil. This promise implies that their sin is not the end of the story, and that God has a plan to reconcile humanity to Himself.
* The continuation of their lives: While they were expelled from the Garden of Eden, God did not immediately kill Adam and Eve. This is a form of mercy, as the penalty for their sin could have been immediate death. Instead, they were given the opportunity to live and reproduce, fulfilling God's initial command to be fruitful and multiply.
It's important to note that the concept of mercy can be inferred and interpreted. These verses are the most commonly cited in support of the idea that God showed mercy to Adam and Eve after the Fall. They highlight God's provision, promise of redemption, and preservation of their lives, indicating that even in judgment, God's grace and compassion are present.