Adam
First man, namer of creatures, father of humanity.
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Adam is the first man created by God, formed from the ground and given dominion over the animals, whom he named (Genesis 2:19).
- Created by God
- Genesis 2:19
- Named the animals
- Genesis 2:19-20
- Married to Eve
- Genesis 2:23, 3:20
- Father of Cain and Seth
- Genesis 4:1, 4:25
- Lived 930 years
- Genesis 5:5
- Died
- Genesis 5:5
Lore & Background
Adam is introduced as the being formed by God from the ground, to whom all animals are brought for naming (Genesis 2:19). After naming every living creature, no suitable companion is found for him, leading God to create woman from Adam's rib (Genesis 2:20-21). Adam declares her 'bone of my bones' and names her Woman (Genesis 2:23). Adam and his wife disobey God by eating from the forbidden tree, and when God calls, Adam hides (Genesis 3:8-9). God curses the ground because of Adam's disobedience (Genesis 3:17). Adam later names his wife Eve, 'mother of all living' (Genesis 3:20), and God clothes them with skins (Genesis 3:21). The 'book of the generations of Adam' notes that God created humanity in His likeness (Genesis 5:1-2).
Reader's Guide
The passages portray Adam as both a privileged and fallible figure. He is given authority over creation, naming every beast and bird (Genesis 2:19-20), yet he is incomplete without a partner (Genesis 2:20). His naming of Eve and the animals reflects a role of stewardship and relationship. Adam's disobedience leads to a curse on the ground and a life of sorrow (Genesis 3:17), but God still provides for him and his wife (Genesis 3:21). His lineage is traced through Seth, and his death marks the end of his long life (Genesis 5:5). The text presents Adam as the origin of humanity, made in God's likeness, yet subject to mortality and moral failure.
Did You Know?
- Adam named all the animals, but no suitable helper was found among them (Genesis 2:19-20).
- Adam called his wife 'Eve' because she was the mother of all living (Genesis 3:20).
- God made coats of skins for Adam and his wife after the fall (Genesis 3:21).
Notable Quotes (Wikiquote)
"Quotes from works of literature of the character "Adam" — Adam "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." — Adam "Anonymous authors of Genesis (sometimes attributed to Moses), Ch. 3:6-13 (KJV)." — Adam "Lord of the world, must I and my ass eat at one crib?" — Adam
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