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A Name of Faith, Not Despair
Immediately after receiving the sentence of death, Adam names his wife "Eve," which means "life." Commentators see this not as denial, but as a profound act of faith. Adam clung to God's promise of a future "seed" (Genesis 3:15) who would defeat the serpent. He named her "Life" because he believed God would bring life and redemption through her, demonstrating hope in the face of judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 3:8–21
18th Century
Theologian
שׁוּף shûp “bruise, wound.” τηρεῖν (= τερεῖν ?) tērein ἐκτρίβειν ektribein …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 3:1–24
19th Century
Bishop
EXCURSUS C: ON THE DURATION OF THE PARADISIACAL STATE OF INNOCENCE.
The Bereshit Rabba argues that Adam and Eve re…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 3:19–21
19th Century
Preacher
For out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mot…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 3:20
16th Century
Theologian
And Adam called, etc. There are two ways in which this may be read. The former, in the pluperfect tense, is ‘Adam had called.’ If…
John Gill
On Genesis 3:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Adam called his wife's name Eve
Whom he had before named "Ishah", a woman, because taken from him the man, ([Ref…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 3:20–21
17th Century
Minister
God named the man and called him Adam, which signifies red earth; Adam named the woman and called her Eve, that is, life. Adam bears the name of th…