Genesis 2:22

Genesis 2:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
• New International Version (NIV)Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.

Context of Genesis 2:22

20So the man named all the domestic animals, all the birds, and all the wild animals. But the man found no helper who was right for him. 21So the Lord God caused him to fall into a deep sleep. While the man was sleeping, the Lord God took out one of the man’s ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. Then the Lord God formed a woman from the rib that he had taken from the man. He brought her to the man. 23The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. She will be named woman because she was taken from man.” 24That is why a man will leave his father and mother and will be united with his wife, and they will become one flesh.

Genesis 2:22 word by word

וַיִּבֶן֩ יְהוָ֨ה אֱלֹהִ֧ים׀ אֶֽת־הַצֵּלָ֛ע אֲשֶׁר־לָקַ֥ח מִן־הָֽאָדָ֖ם לְאִשָּׁ֑ה וַיְבִאֶ֖הָ אֶל־הָֽאָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And the ribצֵלָעtsêlâ‛ tsal‛âh · sideH6763
• which the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• had takenלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
• from manאָדָם'âdâm · the man (Adam)H120
• madeבָּנָהbânâh · to buildH1129
• he a womanאִשָּׁה'ishshâh nâshîym · womanH802
• and broughtבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): bringH935

Cross-references for Genesis 2:22

• Psalms 127:1If the Lord does not build the house, it is useless for the builders to work on it. If the Lord does not protect a city, it is useless for the guard to stay alert.
• 1 Timothy 2:13After all, Adam was formed first, then Eve.
• Genesis 2:19The Lord God had formed all the wild animals and all the birds out of the ground. Then he brought them to the man to see what he would call them. Whatever the man called each creature became its name.
• Proverbs 18:22Whoever finds a wife finds something good and has obtained favor from the Lord.
• Proverbs 19:14Home and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a sensible wife comes from the Lord.
• Hebrews 13:4Marriage is honorable in every way, so husbands and wives should be faithful to each other. God will judge those who commit sexual sins, especially those who commit adultery.

Commentaries on Genesis 2:22

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 Power over the creatures was given to man, and as a proof of this he named them all. It also shows his insight into the works of God. But though he was lord of the creatures, yet nothing in this world was a help meet for man. From God are all our helpers. If we rest in God, he will work all for good. God caused deep sleep to fall on Adam; while he knows no sin, God will take care that he shall feel no pain. God, as her Father, brought the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-23Human creation was the most important part of chapter 1, and human intimacy is the highlight of chapter 2. God's focus on mutual support and companionship among humans is unique in ancient Near Eastern writings.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 18-2518. it is not good for the man to be alone--In the midst of plenty and delights, he was conscious of feelings he could not gratify. To make him sensible of his wants,Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 2:22

• Adam
• Eve
• God
• Women

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• God
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• Adam
• Alone
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• Breathe
• Cleave
• Close
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Commentaries on Genesis 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings