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First woman, mother of all living
Eve
Creation · Primeval
Life
Formed from Adam's side as his helper. Deceived by the serpent, she ate the forbidden fruit and shared it with Adam, bringing sin into the world.
Made from Adam's side; first to be deceived; bore Cain, Abel, Seth.
Key Facts
- Name means 'living'
- Deceived by the serpent
- Mother of Cain, Abel, Seth
- First promise of a Redeemer given through her seed (Gen 3:15)
Why this matters
Mother of all humanity; her offspring is the promised Seed who crushes the serpent.