Character Profile – Eve

Eve is first introduced by name in Genesis chapter 2 when the story of the creation of mankind is retold. Here are some quick facts that we know about Eve:

  • God created her from Adam’s rib
  • was made to be Adam’s mate
  • was the first woman on Earth
  • walked with God in the Garden of Eden
  • talked with a serpent that led her astray
  • ate of the forbidden fruit and was cursed to have worse birth pains and a desire for her husband (who would rule over her)
  • kicked out of the Garden of Eden for disobeying God
  • was only given the name Eve near the end of her time in the Garden of Eden (Adam named her)
  • mother of Cain, Abel, Seth and other sons and daughters

Eve is mentioned in the following scriptures in the Bible:

  • Genesis Chapter 2 verses 22-25
  • Genesis Chapter 3 (full chapter)
  • Genesis Chapter 3 verses 20-24 (now by name)
  • Genesis Chapter 4 (full chapter)
  • 1 Timothy 2 verses 13-14
  • 2 Corinthians 11 verse 3

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