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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Creation of Woman</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/creation_of_woman.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/2-18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/creation.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Creation of Woman</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/creation_of_vegetation.htm" title="Creation of Vegetation">◄</a> Creation of Woman <a href="/topical/c/creation_order_and_interdependence.htm" title="Creation Order and Interdependence">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The creation of woman is a significant event in the biblical narrative, highlighting the divine intention and purpose behind the formation of humanity. This event is primarily recorded in the Book of Genesis, which provides a detailed account of the creation of the first woman, Eve, and her role in the divine order.<br><br><b>Biblical Account</b><br><br>The creation of woman is described in <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18-25</a>. After God created Adam, the first man, He observed that it was not good for man to be alone. <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a> states, "The LORD God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.'" This declaration underscores the importance of companionship and the complementary nature of man and woman.<br><br>To fulfill this need, God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. During this time, God took one of Adam's ribs and fashioned it into a woman. <a href="/genesis/2-22.htm">Genesis 2:22</a> records, "And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him." This act signifies the intimate and purposeful creation of woman, designed to be a partner and helper to man.<br><br>Upon seeing the woman, Adam recognized her as part of himself, exclaiming in <a href="/genesis/2-23.htm">Genesis 2:23</a>, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman,' for out of man she was taken." This statement reflects the unity and equality inherent in the relationship between man and woman, as both are made in the image of God (<a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>).<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>The creation of woman holds profound theological implications. It establishes the foundation for the institution of marriage, as described in <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a>: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This verse highlights the intended permanence and exclusivity of the marital relationship, rooted in the original creation order.<br><br>Furthermore, the creation of woman emphasizes the complementary roles of men and women. While both are equal in value and dignity, they are designed to fulfill distinct roles that together reflect the fullness of God's image. The term "helper" used in <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a> does not imply inferiority but rather denotes a supportive and essential partnership.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>The New Testament reaffirms the creation account and its implications for understanding gender roles and relationships. In <a href="/1_corinthians/11-8.htm">1 Corinthians 11:8-9</a>, the Apostle Paul references the creation of woman to illustrate the interdependence of men and women: "For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man." This passage underscores the order of creation while affirming the mutual dependence and respect that should characterize the relationship between men and women.<br><br>Additionally, <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-33</a> draws on the creation narrative to describe the relationship between husbands and wives, likening it to the relationship between Christ and the Church. This analogy highlights the sacrificial love and unity that should define Christian marriage.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The creation of woman is a foundational event in the biblical narrative, establishing the divine design for human relationships and the institution of marriage. Through the creation of Eve, God provided a suitable helper for Adam, reflecting the complementary and equal nature of men and women. This account continues to inform Christian understanding of gender roles, marriage, and the inherent dignity of all people created in the image of God.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/creation_by_faith_we_believe,_to_be_god's_work.htm">Creation by Faith we Believe, to be God's Work</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/creation_groans.htm">Creation Groans</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/creation--a_subject_of_joy_to_angels.htm">Creation: A Subject of Joy to Angels</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/creation--approved_of_by_god.htm">Creation: Approved of by God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/creation--beginning_of.htm">Creation: Beginning of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/creation--daily_renewal_of_saints.htm">Creation: Daily Renewal of 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