Genesis 2:21 bbe — And the Lord God sent a deep sleep on the man, and took one of the bones from his side while he was sleeping, joining u…

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"And the Lord God sent a deep sleep on the man, and took one of the bones from his side while he was sleeping, joining up the flesh again in its place:"

— Genesis 2:21, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 2 — Context

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And the Lord God said, It is not good for the man to be by himself: I will make one like himself as a help to him

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And from the earth the Lord God made every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and took them to the man to see what names he would give them: and whatever name he gave to any living thing, that was its name.

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And the man gave names to all cattle and to the birds of the air and to every beast of the field; but Adam had no one like himself as a help.

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And the Lord God sent a deep sleep on the man, and took one of the bones from his side while he was sleeping, joining up the flesh again in its place:

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And the bone which the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman, and took her to the man.

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And the man said, This is now bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh: let her name be Woman because she was taken out of Man.

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For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.

Genesis 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:21 say?
Genesis 2:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord God sent a deep sleep on the man, and took one of the bones from his side while he was sleeping, joining up the flesh again in its place:”
Where is Genesis 2:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 21.
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 2:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:21 in?
Genesis 2:21 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 2:21?
Genesis 2:21 reads (BBE): “And the Lord God sent a deep sleep on the man, and took one of the bones from his side while he was sleeping, joining up the flesh again in its place:” 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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