Genesis 2:18 asv — And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.

American Standard Version

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

— Genesis 2:18, American Standard Version

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Genesis 2 — Context

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And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

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And Jehovah God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:

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but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

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

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And out of the ground Jehovah God formed every beast of the field, and every bird of the heavens; and brought them unto the man to see what he would call them: and whatsoever the man called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

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And the man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the heavens, and to every beast of the field; but for man there was not found a help meet for him.

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And Jehovah 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:

Genesis 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:18 say?
Genesis 2:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him. ”
Where is Genesis 2:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 2:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:18 in?
Genesis 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 2:18?
Genesis 2:18 reads (ASV): “And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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