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Genesis 5:2 Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them "man."

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And he named them &#8220Mankind&#8221 when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He created them male and female, and he blessed them and called them &#8220;human.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them &#8220;man.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He created them male and female, and blessed them and called them Mankind in the day they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He created them male and female, and He blessed them and named them &#8220;mankind&#8221; on the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He created them male and female, and He blessed them and named them Man in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He created them male and female, and He blessed them and named them Man in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He created them male and female, and He blessed them and named them Man in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He created them male and female, and blessed them and named them Mankind at the time they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />he created them male and female. When they were created, he blessed them and called them mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He created them male and female. When they were created, He blessed them and called them man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />male and female created he them, and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/5.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />He created them male and female. He blessed them and called them humans when he created them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He created them male and female, blessed them, and named them "Human Beings.") <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Creating them male and female, he blessed them and called them humans when he created them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them ?man.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He created them male and female; when they were created, he blessed them and named them "humankind." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He created them male and female, and blessed them, and called their name 'humankind' on the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He created them male and female, and blessed them. On the day they were created, he named them Adam. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />a male and a female He has created them, and He blesses them, and calls their name Man, in the day of their being created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> a male and a female He hath prepared them, and He blesseth them, and calleth their name Man, in the day of their being prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Male and female he formed them; and he will bless them, and will call their name Adam in the day they are created.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He created them male and female; and blessed them: and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He created them, male and female; and he blessed them. And he called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he created them male and female. When they were created, he blessed them and named them humankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them &#8220;Humankind&#8221; when they were created.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Male and female he created them; and God blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Male and female He created them and God blessed them and he called their name Adam in the day that he created them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />male and female created He them, and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />male and female he made them, and blessed them; and he called his name Adam, in the day in which he made them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/5-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=1020" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/5.htm">The Descendants of Adam</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: z&#257;&#183;&#7733;&#257;r (N-ms) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">Male</a> <a href="/hebrew/5347.htm" title="5347: &#363;&#183;n&#601;&#183;q&#234;&#183;&#7687;&#257;h (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A female. From naqab; female.">and female</a> <a href="/hebrew/1254.htm" title="1254: b&#601;&#183;r&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#257;m (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To create, to cut down, select, feed. A primitive root; to create; to cut down, select, feed.">He created them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way&#183;&#7687;&#257;&#183;re&#7733; (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and He blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: &#8217;&#333;&#183;&#7791;&#257;m (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: b&#601;&#183;y&#333;&#183;wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">And in the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1254.htm" title="1254: hib&#183;b&#257;&#183;r&#601;&#183;&#8217;&#257;m (V-Nifal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To create, to cut down, select, feed. A primitive root; to create; to cut down, select, feed.">they were created,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way&#183;yiq&#183;r&#257; (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">He called</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: &#8217;e&#7791;- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: &#353;&#601;&#183;m&#257;m (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: &#8217;&#257;&#183;&#7695;&#257;m (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">&#8220;man.&#8221;</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image; and he named him Seth.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a></span><br />So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-4.htm">Matthew 19:4</a></span><br />Jesus answered, &#8220;Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator &#8216;made them male and female,&#8217;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-6.htm">Mark 10:6</a></span><br />However, from the beginning of creation, &#8216;God made them male and female.&#8217;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-21.htm">Genesis 2:21-23</a></span><br />So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man&#8217;s ribs and closed up the area with flesh. / And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him. / And the man said: &#8220;This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called &#8216;woman,&#8217; for out of man she was taken.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-7.htm">1 Corinthians 11:7-9</a></span><br />A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. / For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. / Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a></span><br />Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a></span><br />and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a></span><br />and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Malachi 2:15</a></span><br />Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-13.htm">1 Timothy 2:13</a></span><br />For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12-14</a></span><br />Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">1 Corinthians 15:21-22</a></span><br />For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Luke 3:38</a></span><br />the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></span><br />From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Psalm 139:13-14</a></span><br />For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother&#8217;s womb. / I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.</p><p class="hdg">Male.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a></b></br> So God created man in his <i>own</i> image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Malachi 2:15</a></b></br> And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.</p><p class="hdg">their.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15,23</a></b></br> And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></b></br> And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Adam</a> <a href="/genesis/2-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/2-3.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/2-3.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Created</a> <a href="/genesis/4-4.htm">Female</a> <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Male</a> <a href="/genesis/1-5.htm">Naming</a> <a href="/genesis/2-4.htm">Prepared</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/5-3.htm">Adam</a> <a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/6-7.htm">Created</a> <a href="/genesis/6-19.htm">Female</a> <a href="/genesis/6-19.htm">Male</a> <a href="/genesis/33-20.htm">Naming</a> <a href="/genesis/6-7.htm">Prepared</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Recapitulation of the creation of man.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-3.htm">The genealogy, age, and death of the patriarchs from Adam to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-22.htm">Enoch's godliness and translation into Heaven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-25.htm">The family line of Methuselah to Noah and his sons</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book&nbsp;&#9702;</a>&nbsp;<a href="/study/chapters/genesis/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter&nbsp;</a></tr></table></div><b>Male and female He created them</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the intentional design and order in God's creation. It reflects the creation account in <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>, where God creates humanity in His image, male and female. This duality underscores the complementary nature of men and women, each reflecting God's image in unique ways. The creation of male and female also establishes the foundation for marriage and family, as seen in <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a>. The distinction between male and female is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, highlighting roles and relationships within God's design.<p><b>and He blessed them</b><br>God's blessing signifies His favor and provision. In the context of Genesis, this blessing includes the command to be fruitful and multiply, filling the earth and exercising dominion over it (<a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>). This blessing is not only a command but also an empowerment, indicating that God provides what is necessary for humanity to fulfill His purposes. The concept of blessing is central to the biblical narrative, often associated with God's covenant promises, as seen in His blessings to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>).<p><b>And in the day they were created</b><br>This phrase points to the specific moment of creation, emphasizing the immediacy and completeness of God's creative act. It underscores the historical reality of creation, countering any notion of a gradual or evolutionary process. The phrase also highlights the divine initiative and sovereignty in creation, as God alone is the Creator. The "day" of creation is a theme that runs through the Genesis account, marking the orderly progression of God's work.<p><b>He called them &#8220;man.&#8221;</b><br>The term "man" (Hebrew: adam) is used here to denote humanity as a whole, encompassing both male and female. This naming signifies authority and identity, as naming in the biblical context often implies a relationship and purpose. The use of "man" reflects the unity and shared identity of humanity, created in God's image. It also foreshadows the role of Adam as the representative head of the human race, a concept that is later contrasted with Christ as the "last Adam" (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">1 Corinthians 15:45</a>), who brings redemption and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Creator who made humanity in His image, emphasizing His sovereignty and intentionality in creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/adam_and_eve.htm">Adam and Eve</a></b><br>The first humans, representing the entirety of humanity, created male and female, highlighting the complementary nature of genders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>The act of God bringing the universe and all life into existence, with a specific focus on the creation of mankind in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_divine_design_of_gender.htm">The Divine Design of Gender</a></b><br>God intentionally created humanity as male and female, each with unique roles and purposes. This design reflects His wisdom and should be respected and celebrated.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_creation.htm">The Blessing of Creation</a></b><br>God's blessing upon humanity signifies His favor and purpose for human life. Recognizing this blessing encourages us to live in a way that honors our Creator.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_identity_in_creation.htm">Unity and Identity in Creation</a></b><br>By calling them "man," God emphasizes the unity and shared identity of humanity. This unity should guide our interactions and relationships, promoting love and respect for all people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_of_human_relationships.htm">The Foundation of Human Relationships</a></b><br>The creation of male and female sets the foundation for human relationships, particularly marriage, as a divine institution meant to reflect God's love and unity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_soul_mates.htm">What does the Bible say about soul mates?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_blessings_come_from_obeying_god.htm">What blessings follow from obedience to God's commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_total_number_of_genders.htm">What is the total number of genders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_names_and_titles_of_god.htm">What are the Names and Titles of God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/5-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Male</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1494;&#1464;&#1499;&#1464;&#1445;&#1512;</span> <span class="translit">(z&#257;&#183;&#7733;&#257;r)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remembered, a male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and female</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1468;&#1504;&#1456;&#1511;&#1461;&#1489;&#1464;&#1430;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(&#363;&#183;n&#601;&#183;q&#234;&#183;&#7687;&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5347.htm">Strong's 5347: </a> </span><span class="str2">A female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He created them,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1489;&#1468;&#1456;&#1512;&#1464;&#1488;&#1464;&#1425;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(b&#601;&#183;r&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#257;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular &#124; third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1254.htm">Strong's 1254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To create, to cut down, select, feed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1497;&#1456;&#1489;&#1464;&#1443;&#1512;&#1462;&#1498;&#1456;</span> <span class="translit">(way&#183;&#7687;&#257;&#183;re&#7733;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1465;&#1514;&#1464;&#1431;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;&#333;&#183;&#7791;&#257;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker &#124; third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And in the day</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1489;&#1468;&#1456;&#1497;&#1430;&#1493;&#1465;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(b&#601;&#183;y&#333;&#183;wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b &#124; Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were created,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1460;&#1489;&#1468;&#1464;&#1469;&#1512;&#1456;&#1488;&#1464;&#1469;&#1501;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(hib&#183;b&#257;&#183;r&#601;&#183;&#8217;&#257;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct &#124; third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1254.htm">Strong's 1254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To create, to cut down, select, feed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He called</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1497;&#1468;&#1460;&#1511;&#1456;&#1512;&#1464;&#1444;&#1488;</span> <span class="translit">(way&#183;yiq&#183;r&#257;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1456;&#1502;&#1464;&#1501;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;&#601;&#183;m&#257;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct &#124; third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">&#8220;man.&#8221;</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1464;&#1491;&#1464;&#1428;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;&#257;&#183;&#7695;&#257;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/5-2.htm">Genesis 5:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/5-2.htm">OT Law: Genesis 5:2 He created them male and female (Gen. 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