Person · Bible dictionary

Eve

The first woman, made by God as a companion for Adam and called ‘the mother of all the living.’

God made Eve from Adam’s side to be a fitting helper, establishing marriage and human community. Adam named her Eve because she would be the mother of all.

Deceived by the serpent, Eve ate the forbidden fruit and gave some to Adam. Yet God’s promise of a deliverer came through her offspring (Genesis 3:15).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Genesis 2:22 “And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him.” Genesis 3:20 “And Adam named his wife Eve, because she would be the mother of all the living.”

Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.