Genesis 2:18

New American Bible - revised edition

The Lord God said: It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suited to him.

Cross References

Genesis 1:31

God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good. Evening came, and morning followed—the sixth day.

Genesis 2:20

The man gave names to all the tame animals, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be a helper suited to the man.

Genesis 3:12

The man replied, “The woman whom you put here with me—she gave me fruit from the tree, so I ate it.”

Proverbs 18:22

To find a wife is to find happiness, a favor granted by the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:36

If anyone thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, and if a critical moment has come and so it has to be, let him do as he wishes. He is committing no sin; let them get married.

1 Peter 3:7

Likewise, you husbands should live with your wives in understanding, showing honor to the weaker female sex, since we are joint heirs of the gift of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Christian Conduct.

Ruth 3:1

Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not be seeking a pleasing home for you?