Genesis 2:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And 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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Adam said, 'At last! This one is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. She will be called Woman, because she was taken from Man.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Adam is expressing joy and recognition that the woman God created is perfectly suited for him - she's part of him, made from him, and completes him.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs right after God created Eve from Adam's rib while Adam was in a deep sleep. Adam had been alone among all the animals, and God said it was not good for man to be alone. This is Adam's first recorded speech, showing his delight at finally having a companion who shared his nature.

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