Genesis 3:20

Eve. Hebrew. Chavvah. Life, Life-spring. Showing that he believed God. The name "Eve" occurs. times: here; Gen 4:1. 2 Corinthians 11:3. and 1 Timothy 2:13.

all. all who should live after her. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Genus).

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²⁰ And Adam called his wife's name Eve;e because she was the mother of all living.

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