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A Cry of Joyful Fulfillment
Commentators highlight that Adam's phrase, "This is now," expresses joyful relief, best translated as "At last!" After a long process of naming animals and finding no suitable partner, his exclamation reveals the fulfillment of a deep-seated need for companionship and celebrates God's perfect provision.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 2:23
18th Century
Theologian
It is not apparent whether the primeval man was conscious of the change in himself, and of the work of the Supreme Being while it was happening, or…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 2:23
19th Century
Bishop
This is now. —Literally, this stroke, or beat of the foot in keeping time. It means, therefore, this time
John Calvin
On Genesis 2:23
16th Century
Theologian
And Adam said, etc. The question is asked from where Adam derived this knowledge, since he was at that time deeply asleep. If we say that …
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John Gill
On Genesis 2:23
17th Century
Pastor
And Adam said, this is now bone of my bones, and flesh
of my flesh
Of "his bones", be…
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 …