Genesis 3:20 · KJV

"And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

¹⁹In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

²⁰And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

²¹Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.

²²And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

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Reflection Questions

How do I view the roles within my family?

What does it mean to honor my relationships?

When have I felt a strong connection to my family?

Life Application

family

Consider the importance of recognizing and valuing the roles of family members.

identity

Reflect on how names and titles can shape our understanding of identity within relationships.

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

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