Eve
Who is Eve? Eve is the first woman in Genesis, Adam's wife, the mother of all the living, and a central figure in the events of the Garden of Eden.
Eve is introduced in Genesis as Adam's wife and the mother of all the living. In the Garden of Eden narrative, foundational themes such as humanity's beginning, relationship, obedience, temptation, and the fall become visible through her story. She also appears in the story of the first family as the mother of Cain, Abel, and Seth. Eve's account raises important questions about human nature and the fragility of humanity's relationship with God. In the sections below, you can explore Eve's story, the biblical chapters where she appears, and answers to common questions.
Read the chapters
- Genesis 2
The second chapter of the creation account gives a closer telling of humankind formed from the ground, placed in the garden of Eden, and the making of the first human companionship.
- Genesis 3
The temptation and fall of the first humans, and how disobedience brought brokenness into the world and distance between God and people.
- Genesis 4
The story of humanity's first conflict between brothers, tracing how envy hardens into anger and anger into irreversible violence, and the exile that follows.
Related topics
Related places
Related verse collections
- Bible Verses About Creation
- Bible Verses About Family
- Bible Verses About Marriage
- Bible Verses About Trials and Testing
- Bible Verses About God's Promises
- Bible Verses About Work and Labor
Reading plans
- The Bible for Beginners — 10 Days
- Advent — 24 Days to Christmas
- The Bible in a Year — 365 Days from Cover to Cover
Related guides
- What Is Sin (Günah)?
What does the word sin mean in the Bible, how is its origin described and how does it relate to forgiveness? A short, neutral and non-denominational guide.
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People in the Bible
Why is Eve important in the Bible?
Eve is a central figure in the Bible's account of humanity's beginnings and is introduced as the first woman. Her story brings into focus foundational themes such as human choice, temptation, and the consequences of humanity's relationship with God.
What does Eve's name mean?
In Genesis 3, Adam gives his wife the name Eve because she is regarded as the mother of all the living. The name points to her association with life and the beginning of human offspring.