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A Lesson in Loneliness
Commentators agree that the main point of this verse is not to establish a chronological order of creation, but to demonstrate why man needed a unique partner. By having Adam name all the animals, God powerfully illustrated that none of them, despite their variety, could be a suitable 'help meet' for him. This event highlights man's solitude and sets the stage for the creation of Eve.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 2:19
18th Century
Theologian
Error: Completed but no modernized text found in DB
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 2:4–25
19th Century
Bishop
EXCURSUS C: ON THE DURATION OF THE PARADISIACAL STATE OF INNOCENCE.
The Bereshit Rabba argues that Adam and Eve re…
John Calvin
On Genesis 2:19
16th Century
Theologian
And out of the ground the Lord God formed, etc. This is a more detailed explanation of the preceding sentence, for he says that, of all th…
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John Gill
On Genesis 2:19
17th Century
Pastor
Error: Completed but no modernized text found in DB
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 2:18–25
17th Century
Minister
Power over the creatures was given to man, and as a proof of this he named them all. This also shows his insight into the works of God. But though …