So God saw everything that He made, and behold it was very good. So there was evening and there was morning—the sixth day.
Genesis 2:18 - Tree of Life Version Then Adonai Elohim said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. Let Me make a well-matched helper for him.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now the Lord God said, It is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper meet (suitable, adapted, complementary) for him. American Standard Version (1901) And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him. Common English Bible Then the LORD God said, “It’s not good that the human is alone. I will make him a helper that is perfect for him.” Catholic Public Domain Version 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." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the Lord God said: It is not good for man to be alone; let us make him a help like unto himself. |
So God saw everything that He made, and behold it was very good. So there was evening and there was morning—the sixth day.
So the man gave names to all of the livestock, and to the flying creatures of the sky, and to all the animals of the field; but for the man He did not find a well-matched helper for him.
Then the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me of the Tree, and I ate.”
But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if the time is ripe and it is meant to be, let him do what he decides. He does not sin. Let them marry.
In the same way, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way. Though they are weaker partners, honor them as equal heirs of the grace of life. In this way, your prayers will not be hindered.
Naomi her mother-in-law said to her “My daughter, should I not be seeking a resting place for you, so it may go well for you?