Genesis 5.1,2 - Mrs. Eve Adam

Genesis 5.1,2 - Mrs. Eve Adam

“When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them ‘man’" (Genesis 5.1,2). This ancient text speaks to us moderns about marriage roles. ‘Adam’ is the Hebrew word for ‘man’ or better ‘mankind’ – the word can be individual or collective depending on its usage. This first couple are mutually inter-dependent, neither male nor female could exist without one another. We also see male headship. Eve takes Adam’s name, she is called ‘Mrs. Eve Adam.’ Yet Eve is fully Adam’s partner and counterpart, valued for herself alone – not just her role or function. Male and female together express what it means to be human (Genesis 1.27,28). The image of God is expressed in them together. Man and woman, two that become one in marriage, reflect our Triune God, fully known as three in one.