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Eve חַוָּה

Female H2332 3 books

First woman; wife of Adam; tempted by the serpent.

Who is Eve in the Bible?

Eve was the first woman in the Bible, created by God as a companion for Adam from one of his ribs (Genesis 2:22). She is named Eve because she became the mother of all living humans (Genesis 3:20). According to Genesis 3, Eve was tempted by the serpent to eat fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden, and she then gave the fruit to Adam, leading to humanity's first sin and disobedience. As a result of this transgression, Eve faced increased pain in childbirth and a changed relationship with her husband (Genesis 3:16), while Adam was condemned to labor. Eve's role as both the first woman and the mother of humanity, along with her act of disobedience, makes her a foundational figure in Christian theology regarding sin, grace, and redemption.

Biography

Eve was the first woman, created by God as a companion for Adam (Gen.2.22). She was formed from one of Adam's ribs and was named "Eve" because she would become the mother of all living (Gen.3.20). Eve was tempted by the serpent to eat the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden (Gen.3.1-6). She ate the fruit and gave some to Adam, resulting in their disobedience and the introduction of sin into the world (Gen.3.6-7). As a consequence, Eve experienced pain in childbirth and a desire for her husband, while Adam had to labor to provide for them (Gen.3.16-19). Despite this, Eve is recognized as the mother of the human race (Gen.4.1). Paul references Eve's deception as a warning against false teachers (2Co.11.3) and notes that Adam was created first, then Eve (1Ti.2.13).

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In Scripture

3 biblical books ; 2 with study content
Genesis 2 verses
  • Genesis 3:20

    "And Adam named his wife Eve, because she would be the mother of all the living."

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  • Genesis 4:1

    "And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man,” she said."

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2 Corinthians 1 verse
  • 2 Corinthians 11:3

    "I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ."

1 Timothy 1 verse

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Transliteration Meaning
Named Hebrew חַוָּה ḥawāh Chavvah (or Eve ), the first woman
Greek Greek Εὖα — —