Genesis 2:22 nasb — The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man.

NASB

"The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man."

— Genesis 2:22, NASB

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Genesis 2 — Context

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Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name.

20

The man gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam there was not found a helper suitable for him.

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So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place.

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The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man.

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The man said, "This is now bone of my bones, And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man."

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For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.

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And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

Genesis 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:22 say?
Genesis 2:22 in the NASB reads: “The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man.”
Where is Genesis 2:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 22.
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 2:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:22 in?
Genesis 2:22 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 2:22?
Genesis 2:22 reads (NASB): “The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man.” 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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