Genesis 3:20 Meaning
And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
Context Explained
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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Related Cross References
Luke 3:38
This genealogy traces back to Adam, highlighting Eve's role as the mother of all living.
Acts 17:26
Paul states that all nations come from one blood, connecting to Adam and Eve's lineage.
Genesis 1:28
Both verses emphasize the command to be fruitful and multiply.
Source: Genesis 3:20