Genesis 2:18

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Summary

Genesis 2:18

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Good

I will

General references

Genesis 3:12

Matthew 19:10

1 Timothy 2:13

Bible References

Good

God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good and He validated it completely. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day.

And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.”

Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to Ruth, “My daughter, shall I not look for security and a home for you, so that it may be well with you?

He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing
And obtains favor and approval from the Lord.

Two are better than one because they have a more satisfying return for their labor;

But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly and honorably toward his virgin daughter, [by not permitting her to marry], if she is past her youth, and it must be so, let him do as he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry.

I will

And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.”

A man ought not have his head covered [during worship], since he is the image and [reflected] glory of God; but the woman is [the expression of] man’s glory.

A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness.

In the same way, you husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way [with great gentleness and tact, and with an intelligent regard for the marriage relationship], as with someone physically weaker, since she is a woman. Show her honor and respect as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered or ineffective.

General references

And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.”

The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.”

For Adam was formed first [by God from the earth], then Eve;