Eve (theology)

Eve is depicted in the Bible as the first woman, and the wife of Adam, the first man. She was created from Adam's rib so Adam wouldn't be alone, and so the two of them could rule over the Garden of Eden together as one. 
However, when she was tempted by a Serpent (who most scholars believe was The Devil in disguise) into eating the Forbidden Fruit from the Tree of Knowledge, she and Adam were banished from the Garden and forced to walk the Earth as mortals. 
==Biography==
===Creation===
Eve was created by God from one of Adam's ribs while Adam slept. God presented her to Adam as his suitable companion, and Adam recognized her as "bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh."
She, along with Adam, was placed in the Garden of Eden and given the task of tending to it. They were given the freedom to eat from any tree in the garden except for the Tree of Knowledge, since eating it would grant them free will, allowing for evil to be born.
=== Being Tempted by the Serpent ===
The Serpent, often identified with Satan or representing evil, approaches Eve and engages her in conversation. The Serpent asks Eve if God really forbade them from eating from any tree in the garden. The serpent begins to cast doubt on God's command and character, suggesting that God is withholding something good from them. The serpent tells Eve that if she eats from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, she will not die, but rather her eyes will be opened, and she will be like God, knowing good and evil.
Eve responds to the Serpent, acknowledging God's command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. However, she adds that God also commanded them not to touch the tree.
Despite knowing God's command, Eve is enticed by the serpent's words and the prospect of gaining knowledge and wisdom. She sees that the fruit of the tree is pleasing to the eye and desirable for gaining wisdom, so she takes some and eats it. She also gives some to Adam, who is with her, and he eats it as well.
===Disobeying God & Downfall of Man===
Immediately after eating the fruit, Adam and Eve's eyes are opened, and they become aware of their nakedness. They sew fig leaves together to make coverings for themselves, symbolizing their newfound awareness of their vulnerability and shame.
When they hear God walking in the garden, Adam and Eve hide from Him because they are afraid. This demonstrates their awareness of their disobedience and the consequences they anticipate.
God calls out to Adam, asking him where he is. Adam responds, admitting that he is hiding because he is naked and afraid. When God questions Adam about whether he ate from the forbidden tree, Adam shifts blame onto Eve, saying, "The woman you put here with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it."
God addresses both Adam and Eve, as well as the serpent, with specific consequences for their actions. To the serpent, God pronounces curses, including its punishment to crawl on its belly and enmity between its offspring and Eve's. To Eve, God pronounces pain in childbirth and a desire for her husband. To Adam, God pronounces the curse of toil and hardship in laboring for food from the ground.
As a consequence of their disobedience, God banishes Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden to prevent them from eating from the tree of life and living forever in their fallen state. Cherubim and a flaming sword guard the entrance to the garden to ensure that they cannot return.
===Life on Earth===
Adam and Eve began to populate the Earth and had many children, including Cain, Abel, and Seth. They lived outside the Garden and likely engaged in agriculture and other activities to sustain themselves.
After Cain killed his brother Abel, he was banished by God to wander the earth as a fugitive. Cain feared retaliation and expressed concern about being driven from the presence of God. However, God put a mark on Cain to protect him from harm.
Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve, became the ancestor of a righteous line of people. His descendants are mentioned in the Bible as leading lives of faithfulness to God.
Eventually, both Eve and Adam would die from old age and ascend to Heaven. 
==Knowledge & Abilities==
*Intelligence and Communication: Eve, like Adam, was created in the image of God and would have possessed intelligence and the ability to communicate. She engaged in conversation with the serpent and with Adam, demonstrating her ability to articulate thoughts and understand concepts.
*Understanding of God's Command: Eve would have had knowledge of God's command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. She accurately recalls this command when speaking to the serpent.
* Role as a Companion and Helper: Eve was created by God as a suitable companion and helper for Adam. While the Bible does not provide specific details about her tasks in the Garden of Eden, it can be inferred that she shared in the responsibilities of tending to the garden and caring for the earth alongside Adam.
*Motherhood and Family Life: After being banished from the Garden of Eden, Eve became a mother and played a role in raising her children and managing family life outside of Eden. She experienced the joys and challenges of parenthood, including the pain of childbirth, as a consequence of her disobedience.
*Spiritual Understanding: While not explicitly stated, Eve likely had a spiritual understanding of her relationship with God and her role in His creation. She would have recognized her dependence on God for guidance and provision, as well as her responsibility to live in obedience to His commands.
==Gallery==
File:Snakeoil.webp|Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge.
File:Main-qimg-8d7229bce6e091f77822eeef8cdcbb9c-lq.jpg|Eve being tempted by the Serpent.
File:Adam and Eve in The Garden of Earthly Delights.png|Eve in "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch
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