KJV ORIGINAL
Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
God created them male and female, blessed them, and called them by the name Adam on the day he created them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God created both men and women, blessed them together, and gave them the shared name 'Adam' which means humanity.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the genealogical record that traces humanity from Adam through Noah. It refers back to the original creation account in Genesis chapters 1-2, emphasizing that both male and female were created in God's image. The Hebrew word 'Adam' can mean both the individual man Adam and humanity as a whole.
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