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NASB | 1 Timothy 2:14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 2:14 and it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was led astray and fell into sin. [Gen 3:1-6] |
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Bible Note: Greetings Djconklin! "Helpmeet" is the KJV translation of 'ezeer'. This word is used 21 times in the OT, all but a couple are in reference to the strength of God. Therefore, Walter Kaiser, Jr. has purposed the following translation of Gen. 2:18 - "I will make a power corresponding to man." This even makes sense of the context, where Adam is naming the animals and is unable (Gen. 2:20) to find a "power" corresponding to him. The word never referred to an inferior, but always to someone of equal or greater power who is able to help. Concerning the line of thought, I don't think Paul was trying to excuse Adam - since he puts the weight of the fall fully on his shoulders in other verses. I think he was simply responding to an attempt by certain wives to usurp their husband's proper authority, and Paul simply uses Eve to remind them of what can happen. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |