Genesis 2:18

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 2:18

BSB
The LORD God also said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper."
AKJV
And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
CPDV
The Lord God also said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. Let us make a helper for him similar to himself."
ERV
And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
NHEB
And the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."
SMT
And Jehovah God will say, It is not good for man to be alone; I will make for him a help as before him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 2:18

AndtheLORDH3068Proper NameGodH430Noun MasculinesaidH559VerbItisnotgoodH2896thatthemanH120Noun MasculineshouldbeH1961VerbaloneIwillmakeH6213VerbhimanhelpmeetH5828Noun Masculineforhim

Commentary for Genesis 2:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 2:18
Summary
Creator judges human solitude inadequate and promises resolution
Place
Eden
Event
Need for helper recognized
Estimated Time Period
Day 6
Category
Creation