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So I'm reading in Genesis this morning- reading with my son, Walter.
We read about God taking Adam's rib and creating woman.
What didn't occur to me before this morning, is that Adam doesn't call her "Eve" until after they had disobeyed God and eaten from the forbidden fruit.
She is called "woman," and "wife," but it's not until after God tells her she will have pains in childbirth that Adam names her, "Eve."
"Eve" comes from the word, "living."
However, if we want a wise crack out of it, perhaps he nicknamed her "Eve," short for "Evil."
But why does he wait so long to name her? Does he wait b/c he wants to be careful how to name her? Not rush this beautiful "flesh of my flesh?"
He named the animals, gave them their specific name according to what they were. But to only Eve did he name what she is "woman" and WHO she is "Eve."
Interesting. Names are so important. So naming a child should not be taken lightly. Walter's middle name is "David."
Walter- powerful ruler
David- beloved
wow- that's pretty cool. A leader who is loved.
Carrie Evelyn
Carrie-"lively, pleasant"
Evelyn- from "Eve"- "living"
She is definitely "alive" and can be loads of fun
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