Bible Figure
Eve
the first woman in the story of Genesis
Eve was the first woman, created by God as a corresponding helper for Adam and described as the mother of all living.
Biography
Genesis 2 describes God forming the woman from Adam's side and bringing her to him, establishing the first marriage. Genesis 3 recounts the serpent deceiving the woman, her eating the forbidden fruit and giving some to Adam, and the resulting entrance of shame, judgment, pain, and death into human experience. Adam then named her Eve because she would become the mother of all living. Genesis 4 records the births of Cain, Abel, and Seth and preserves Eve's statements recognizing God's role in giving children. The New Testament refers to Eve in discussions of the fall and deception.
Biblical Significance
Eve is foundational to the biblical account of humanity, marriage, the fall, and the promise of offspring. Her story must be read together with Adam's responsibility rather than reducing the fall to Eve alone.