Genesis 2:20 net — So the man named all the animals, the birds of the air, and the living creatures of the field, but for Adam no companio…

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"So the man named all the animals, the birds of the air, and the living creatures of the field, but for Adam no companion who corresponded to him was found."

— Genesis 2:20, NET Bible

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Genesis 2 — Context

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but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will surely die.”

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The LORD God said,“It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion for him who corresponds to him.”

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The LORD God formed out of the ground every living animal of the field and every bird of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them, and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.

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So the man named all the animals, the birds of the air, and the living creatures of the field, but for Adam no companion who corresponded to him was found.

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So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he was asleep, he took part of the man’s side and closed up the place with flesh.

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Then the LORD God made a woman from the part he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.

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Then the man said,“This one at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.”

Genesis 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:20 say?
Genesis 2:20 in the NET Bible reads: “So the man named all the animals, the birds of the air, and the living creatures of the field, but for Adam no companion who corresponded to him was found.”
Where is Genesis 2:20 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:20 in?
Genesis 2:20 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 2:20?
Genesis 2:20 reads (NET): “So the man named all the animals, the birds of the air, and the living creatures of the field, but for Adam no companion who corresponded to him was found.” 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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