Parallel Verses New International Version Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. King James Bible And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. Darby Bible Translation And Jehovah Elohim built the rib that he had taken from Man into a woman; and brought her to Man. World English Bible He made the rib, which Yahweh God had taken from the man, into a woman, and brought her to the man. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah God buildeth up the rib which He hath taken out of the man into a woman, and bringeth her in unto the man; Genesis 2:22 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, etc. - This was neither swoon nor ecstasy, but what our translation very properly terms a deep sleep. And he took one of his ribs - It is immaterial whether we render צלע tsela a rib, or a part of his side, for it may mean either: some part of man was to be used on the occasion, whether bone or flesh it matters not; though it is likely, from verse Genesis 2:23, that a part of both was taken; for Adam, knowing how the woman was formed, said, This is flesh of my flesh, and bone of my bone. God could have formed the woman out of the dust of the earth, as he had formed the man; but had he done so, she must have appeared in his eyes as a distinct being, to whom he had no natural relation. But as God formed her out of a part of the man himself, he saw she was of the same nature, the same identical flesh and blood, and of the same constitution in all respects, and consequently having equal powers, faculties, and rights. This at once ensured his affection, and excited his esteem. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge made. Heb. builded. 1 Timothy 2:13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. brought. Proverbs 18:22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD. Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. Library Third Day. Holiness and Creation. And God blessed the Sabbath day, and sanctified it, because that in it He had rested from all the work which God created and made.'--Gen. ii. 3. In Genesis we have the Book of Beginnings. To its first three chapters we are specially indebted for a Divine light shining on the many questions to which human wisdom never could find an answer. In our search after Holiness, we are led thither too. In the whole book of Genesis the word Holy occurs but once. But that once in such a connection as to open … Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ The Covenant of Works Concerning the Condition of Man in the Fall. Though Ye Know Him Not Cross References 1 Corinthians 11:8 For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; 1 Corinthians 11:9 neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 1 Timothy 2:13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. Jump to Previous Bone Buildeth Built Elohim Fashioned RibJump to Next Bone Buildeth Built Elohim Fashioned RibLinks Genesis 2:22 NIVGenesis 2:22 NLT Genesis 2:22 ESV Genesis 2:22 NASB Genesis 2:22 KJV Genesis 2:22 Bible Apps Genesis 2:22 Biblia Paralela Genesis 2:22 Chinese Bible Genesis 2:22 French Bible Genesis 2:22 German Bible Genesis 2:22 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |