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 animals, the birds of the air, and the living creatures of the field, but for Adam no companion who corresponded to him was found. 21So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he was asleep, he took part of the man’s side and closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the part he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. 23Then the man said, “This one at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” 24That is why a man leaves his father and mother and unites with his wife, and they become a new family.

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 a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the Lord does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.
• 1 Timothy 2:13For Adam was formed first and then Eve.
• Genesis 2:19The Lord God formed out of the ground every living animal of the field and every bird of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them, and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.
• Proverbs 18:22The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable, and receives a pleasurable gift from the Lord.
• Proverbs 19:14A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
• Hebrews 13:4Marriage must be honored among all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers.

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
• Deep

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