Genesis 2:21

And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 2:21

BSB
So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man's ribs and closed up the area with flesh.
AKJV
And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;
CPDV
And so the Lord God sent a deep sleep upon Adam. And when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and he completed it with flesh for it.
ERV
And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof:
NHEB
So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on the man, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh at that place.
SMT
And Jehovah God will cause to fall a deep sleep upon the man, and he will sleep; and he will take one of his ribs and will close up the flesh underneath it.

Commentary for Genesis 2:21

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Overview of Genesis 2:21
Summary
Deity causes unconsciousness and extracts skeletal material from human
Place
Eden
Event
Deep sleep falls on Adam
Estimated Time Period
Day 6
Category
Creation