Genesis 2:21 cpdv — And so the Lord God sent a deep sleep upon Adam. And when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and he completed…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so the Lord God sent a deep sleep upon Adam. And when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and he completed it with flesh for it. "

— Genesis 2:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 2 — Context

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The Lord God also said: “It is not good for the man to be alone. Let us make a helper for him similar to himself.”

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Therefore, the Lord God, having formed from the soil all the animals of the earth and all the flying creatures of the air, brought them to Adam, in order to see what he would call them. For whatever Adam would call any living creature, that would be its name.

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And Adam called each of the living things by their names: all the flying creatures of the air, and all the wild beasts of the land. Yet truly, for Adam, there was not found a helper similar to himself.

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And so the Lord God sent a deep sleep upon Adam. And when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and he completed it with flesh for it.

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And the Lord God built up the rib, which he took from Adam, into a woman. And he led her to Adam.

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And Adam said: “Now this is bone from my bones, and flesh from my flesh. This one shall be called woman, because she was taken from man.”

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For this reason, a man shall leave behind his father and mother, and he shall cling to his wife; and the two shall be as one flesh.

Genesis 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:21 say?
Genesis 2:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so the Lord God sent a deep sleep upon Adam. And when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and he completed it with flesh for it. ”
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 (CPDV): “And so the Lord God sent a deep sleep upon Adam. And when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and he completed it with flesh for it. ” 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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