--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ge.2.21 And the LORD God caused a deep…" description: "\"“ge.2.21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; ge..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/anonymous-1_lord-god_ge-2-21-and-the-lord-god-caused-a-deep-s_1603905.jpg" --- # ge.2.21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon… ![“ge.2.21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; ge.2.22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.† ge.2.23 And Adam said, This is now bone of…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/anonymous-1_lord-god_ge-2-21-and-the-lord-god-caused-a-deep-s_1603905.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/anonymous-1_lord-god_ge-2-21-and-the-lord-god-caused-a-deep-s_1603905.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/anonymous-1_lord-god_ge-2-21-and-the-lord-god-caused-a-deep-s_1603905.jpg) > ““ge.2.21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; ge.2.22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.† ge.2.23 And Adam 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.† ge.2.24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ge.2.25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage describes the creation of woman from Adam's rib, emphasizing shared identity and the foundation of marriage as a union of one flesh. **In simple terms:** God creates woman from Adam, establishing marriage as a deep, shared bond. Key Takeaway Recognize marriage as a partnership of equal identity. Themes creation union identity marriage relationship Mood reverent reflective Type scriptural philosophical When to use this quote - wedding vows - counseling sessions - family rituals - relationship education Key Concepts theology anthropology symbolism Questions to Reflect On - How does this story shape your view of partnership? - What does “one flesh” mean to you today? 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