KJV ORIGINAL
And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of every living person.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains why Adam gave his wife the name Eve - because she would be the ancestor of all human beings.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse occurs right after Adam and Eve have sinned by eating the forbidden fruit, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Adam names his wife Eve, which means "life-giver," acknowledging her future role as the mother of all humanity. This act of naming reflects ancient Near Eastern customs where names carried significant meaning and often denoted identity and destiny.
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