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The man said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She will be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
This is now. —Literally, this stroke, or beat of the foot in keeping time. It means, therefore, this time
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Adam said, this is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh Of "his bones", be…
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 …
