Genesis 3:20

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

Literal

And the man called the name of his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all the living.

Latin

Et vocavit Adam nomen uxoris suæ, Heva: eo quod mater esset cunctorum viventium.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Genesis 3:20

The name Eve (Hebrew khawah) sounds like the word khayah, which means "to give life." After God announced Adam's future death (3:19), Adam showed hope by naming Eve with a name related to life. Adam named Eve soon after 3:16. Some understand this to show that Adam’s act of naming the woman reflects his role and responsibility in the relationship after they sinned (see study note on 2:19–20).

Genesis 3:20–24

Soon after they were judged for their sin, Adam and Eve were banished from the garden.

Genesis 3:1–24

When the man and woman rebelled against God, it disrupted their harmony with the earth, animals, each other, and God.

Theme notes and profiles

Adam and Eve Community Responsibility: Achan’s Sin Human Sexuality Infertility Marriage and Sexuality Retribution Sin Enters the World Symbolic Numbers The Creation The Dangers of Sin The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant The Tabernacle Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church

Events

The Fallc. 4004 BC

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People

Adam: The first man, created by God Eve: First woman; wife of Adam; tempted by the serpent

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Revelation Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Creation Myths Discipline Eve Evil Fall of Man Fear Genesis, Book of Judgment Land Man Mesopotamia Monotheism Paradise Patriarchs, Period of the Remnant Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil Woman

Topics

Adam: The First Man: Subsequent History of Eve: Named by Adam God: Appearances of To Adam Race: Human: Unity of Sin: Fruits of

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