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God, the Author of Marriage
Commentators emphasize that God, not Adam, initiated this union. The text says God "made" (or "built") the woman with care and then "brought her unto the man." Scholars like Calvin see this as the divine institution of marriage, giving it profound sanctity and dignity. This act establishes marriage as God's good and honorable design for humanity.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 2:21–22
18th Century
Theologian
21. תרדמה tardēmâh — “deep sleep,” ἔκστασις ekstasis — Septuagint. צלע tsēlā‛ — “rib, side, w…
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 2:22
16th Century
Theologian
And brought her, etc. Moses now relates that marriage was divinely instituted, a fact that is especially useful to know. For since Adam di…
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John Gill
On Genesis 2:22
17th Century
Pastor
And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man,
he made woman
It is commonly observ…
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 …