Genesis 2:22 Meaning
And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
Context Explained
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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Related Cross References
Matthew 19:4
Jesus refers to the creation of man and woman to teach about the sanctity of marriage.
Ephesians 5:31
Paul quotes this verse to illustrate the unity in marriage.
Genesis 1:27
Both verses emphasize the creation of humanity in God's image.
Source: Genesis 2:22