23The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.”l
24That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.m
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Genesis 2 shifts focus from the cosmic creation account to a more intimate, anthropocentric narrative, detailing the formation of humanity and the establishment of the Garden of Eden. It elaborates on the creation of Adam from the dust of the ground, the breath of life, and the divine command regarding the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The chapter culminates in the creation of Eve from Adam's rib, establishing the foundation for marriage and human companionship, and portraying an initial state of innocence and perfect relationship between God and humanity.
