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Genesis 2:22 · KJV

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

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Passage Context

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.
23And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
24Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does partnership mean to you?

2

How do you view the relationships in your life?

3

When have you felt a deep connection with someone?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can strengthen your partnerships with others. Invest time in building those connections.

identity

Reflect on how your identity is shaped by your relationships with others.

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

EveOT

The first woman created by God, representing the ideal companion for Adam. She plays a crucial role in the narrative of humanity's beginnings.

First appearance: Genesis 2:22

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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