Genesis 2:20 · KJV

"And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

¹⁹And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

²⁰And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.

²¹And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;

²²And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean to you to find companionship?

How do you identify the needs in your life?

When have you felt incomplete or in need of support?

Life Application

relationships

Evaluate your relationships and seek deeper connections with those around you. Consider how you can support each other.

self-awareness

Reflect on your own needs and how they can be met in healthy ways.

People in This Verse

AdamOT

The first man created by God, Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden to tend to it. He represents humanity's role in creation.

First appearance: Genesis 2:7

Places in This Verse

Garden of Eden

The paradise where Adam and Eve lived, a place of perfection and direct communion with God.

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