Genesis 3:20

And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 3:20

BSB

And Adam named his wife Eve, because she would be the mother of all the living.

AKJV

And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

CPDV

And Adam called the name of his wife, 'Eve,' because she was the mother of all the living.

ERV

And the man called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

NHEB

The man called his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all living.

SMT

And Adam will call his wife's name Life, for she was the mother of all living.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 3:20

AndAdamH120Noun Masculine calledH7121Verbhiswife'sH802Noun Feminine nameH8034Noun Masculine EveH2332Proper Name FemininebecauseshewasthemotherH517Noun FeminineofalllivingH2416

Commentary for Genesis 3:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 3:20

Summary

Adam names wife Eve, mother of all humanity

Place

Garden of Eden

Event

Adam names his wife

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history