Pentecost Season · Proper 22 · Year B
Genesis 2:18-24
The Creation of Woman and Marriage
October 3, 2027
Overview & Insights
"Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24)
In the second creation account God observes that it is not good for the man to be alone and forms woman from his side as a fitting partner, establishing the one-flesh union of marriage.
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Commentary
Commentary on Genesis 2:18-24 Working Preacher
Exegetical commentary keyed to this exact Year B reading.
Genesis 2 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the creation of woman.
Genesis 2:18 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on the fitting helper and one flesh.
Genesis 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-level study notes gathering multiple sources.
Background & Word Study
Genesis 1-11 and Work Theology of Work
Reads the creation of partnership and vocation in the garden.
Enter the Bible: Genesis Enter the Bible
Introduction to the book's creation accounts and themes.
Genesis 2 in Hebrew Sefaria
Hebrew text with English and classical Jewish commentary.
Interlinear: Genesis 2:18 BibleHub
Hebrew text with parsing for close word study.
Genesis 1-11 Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the primeval history and its design.
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